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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Shenington, Oxfordshire
TR19 inspection for Shenington, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Shenington
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with fresh grease readings, photos and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. The work covers wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and access surveys, and people most often call us about insurers asking for TR19 evidence and uncertainty over how often to clean.
Work in a small place like Shenington starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
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.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Kitchen extracts in Shenington
Shenington is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Cherwell council inspect food businesses in Shenington. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Shenington Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Historic houses near Shenington, such as Upton House about 1.9 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of Holy Trinity or anywhere around Shenington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Shenington, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Shenington is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for TR19 inspection. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 25 miles from Shenington.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for TR19 inspection. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shenington: Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shenington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Bell Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Shenington, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Shenington
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Other services in Shenington
Common questions in Shenington
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Shenington?
The local authority for Shenington is Cherwell council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Is Shenington within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Shenington included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How often should grease be tested?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos to book it in.
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. A fault that closes a site in a village like Shenington affects everyone who depends on it.
What you pay 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 we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shenington
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.