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TR19 inspections and grease testing in South Moreton, Oxfordshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in South Moreton. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Never cook with filters missing
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
TR19 inspection in South Moreton, done properly
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. Typical jobs include uncertainty over how often to clean and missing access panels found on survey, on insurer audits, access surveys and pre-clean surveys.
In a village or hamlet like South Moreton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- South Moreton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in South Moreton
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. Somewhere as small as South Moreton, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Somewhere like South Moreton, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
South Moreton: your questions answered
Can you come to South Moreton after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in South Moreton needn’t be disturbed. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for South Moreton?
South Moreton is in the area of Oxfordshire 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.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
When should we have our next grease test?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
TR19 inspection in South Moreton: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for South Moreton is 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. Kitchens in South Moreton get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Brightwell Manor is about 1.9 miles north-east), access may need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as South Moreton Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in South Moreton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
South Moreton is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. South Moreton gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Every address in OX11 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. TR19 inspection is available to premises on High Street, Crown Lane and Mill Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to South Moreton include Aston Upthorpe (1 mile south), Cholsey (2 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east), Mongewell (3 miles east) and Moulsford (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Around South Moreton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Birinus School and The Crown pub. The closest station to South Moreton is Cholsey station, about 2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (2 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around South Moreton includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.