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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Silchester, West Berkshire
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Silchester, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Silchester
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. If you have sites with gaps in their extract records and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Silchester, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Silchester (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Common questions in Silchester
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Silchester in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Silchester, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Silchester?
That’s Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Silchester
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It isn’t legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Where a hall near Saint Luke's Church, or anywhere in Silchester, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. It’s simpler to plan the work at Silchester now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
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How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Silchester knowing what to expect.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally 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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TR19 inspection in Silchester: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Silchester. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Silchester. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council inspect food businesses in Silchester. 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Silchester Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (The Vyne is about 3.3 miles south), access may need planning.
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we can take on TR19 inspection. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 8 miles from Silchester.
All of RG7 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Silchester, we cover Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Silchester
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Silchester include Hosehill Lake.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- File every inspection report with your certificates
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.