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TR19 Inspection in Reading
TR19 inspection in Reading, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in Reading
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. The work covers deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits, and the jobs we see most are an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and systems that need surveying before cleaning.
In a place the size of Reading, the kitchens with extract systems range from takeaways and restaurants to hotel, school and workplace kitchens. BESA’s minimum intervals run from every three months for heavy use to once a year for light use, so the right schedule depends on the kitchen.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Why it’s worth doing now in Reading
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. We can set up 3, 6 or 12-monthly visits so nothing on a site in Reading gets missed.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why Reading businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Fully insured
- In business since 2009
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When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
What affects the quote in Reading
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
For TR19 inspection in Reading, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Managed buildings in a place the size of Reading often have sign-in, permits-to-work and key holders, and the visit is planned around them.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Never cook with filters missing
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Places near Reading
Other services in Reading
Kitchen extracts in Reading
Food Standards Agency records include about 72 pubs and bars and about 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Reading and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Reading. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Reading council inspect food businesses in Reading. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you cook for passing trade around Reading West station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. For schools such as Coley Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Every kind of commercial site in Reading, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Wokingham, we cover 35 places, and Reading is one of them.
Work in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. You’ll find Reading on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham for TR19 inspection.
Near you in Reading
Typical jobs here are in premises near Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School. Other local landmarks include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Reading is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Reading questions
Which fire service covers Reading?
Reading is in the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can a school canteen extract in Reading be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 29 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Reading. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Reading.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Reading?
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so panels can be fitted.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near All Nations Christian Centre or elsewhere in Reading, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before booking anyone
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Proof of insurance