Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Shiplake Cross TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Shiplake Cross from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Shiplake Cross
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. If you have sections of duct that can’t be reached and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, we can put it right, from deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and post-clean checks onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Also near Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Shiplake Cross. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Kitchens in Shiplake Cross get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Shiplake Cross is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
School kitchens, at schools like Shiplake Church of England School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Greys Court, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Shiplake Cross; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Shiplake Cross, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. If you need TR19 inspection in Shiplake Cross, please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Shiplake Cross. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Shiplake Cross include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Shiplake Cross
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Plough pub, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. Shiplake Cross’s nearest station is Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Questions from Shiplake Cross
Which fire service covers Shiplake Cross?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Shiplake Cross. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which environmental health team covers Shiplake Cross?
The local authority for Shiplake Cross is South Oxfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist 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 can diagnose it and quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Shiplake Cross
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you will not know without measuring. A fault that closes a site in a village like Shiplake Cross affects everyone who depends on it.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shiplake Cross
- We’re fully insured
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shiplake Cross
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
What we do, step by step
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. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Shiplake Cross before we set off.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.