Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Shorthampton
TR19 inspection across Shorthampton and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Checking the result of a recent clean
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
TR19 inspection in Shorthampton
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and insurer audits, and people most often call us about heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shorthampton
What else we do in Shorthampton
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The timing of a visit to Shorthampton is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
FAQs for Shorthampton
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shorthampton?
Kitchens in Shorthampton are inspected by West Oxfordshire council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you get to a site in Shorthampton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Shorthampton included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Shorthampton?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
In and around Shorthampton, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether they recommend a next date
Kitchen extracts in Shorthampton
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Shorthampton. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s West Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shorthampton. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Saints or anywhere around Shorthampton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Shorthampton or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Shorthampton is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX7. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shorthampton
For rail, the closest station is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs 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.
Why act early in Shorthampton
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. A planned visit to Shorthampton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Shorthampton and across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.