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TR19 Inspection in South Stoke
Our technicians work in South Stoke on TR19 inspection. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in South Stoke
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you’re dealing with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and sites with gaps in their extract records, we can put it right, from insurer audits, post-clean checks and access surveys onwards.
Work in a small place like South Stoke starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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 is our job.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- 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 email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in South Stoke
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. That is why we test behind them.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to South Stoke and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in South Stoke
Which fire service covers South Stoke?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for South Stoke. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you come to South Stoke after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in South Stoke can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you cover South Stoke?
Yes. Our technicians work in South Stoke, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we usually come back within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
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 verify a clean after it’s been done?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Kitchen extracts in South Stoke
It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in South Stoke. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers South Stoke. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Historic houses near South Stoke, such as Basildon Park about 3.5 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. For schools such as South Stoke Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in South Stoke, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the RG8 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, South Stoke among them. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 10 miles from South Stoke.
All of RG8 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Landmarks near South Stoke
Around South Stoke, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Perch and Pike pub and Cranford House School. South Stoke’s nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. 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.