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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stockcross, West Berkshire
Looking for TR19 inspection in Stockcross? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
TR19 inspection around Stockcross
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Stockcross. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. We cover Stockcross, about 55 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John or elsewhere in Stockcross, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Historic houses near Stockcross, such as Benham Park about 0.6 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stockcross and the rest of West Berkshire. Stockcross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for TR19 inspection. Reading is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG20 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stockcross: Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Stockcross
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Trinity School, The Rising Sun pub and Hamstead Marshall Park and the streets around them. Stockcross’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Rack Marsh.
TR19 inspection in Stockcross, done properly
Before any clean in Stockcross, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. If you have confirming a clean reached the whole system and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Stockcross, 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Why it’s worth doing now in Stockcross
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. A fault that closes a site in a village like Stockcross affects everyone who depends on it.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stockcross
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We are fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
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 can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Part by part
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Stockcross questions
Can the work in Stockcross be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Stockcross doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Stockcross?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Stockcross. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
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 we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Somewhere as small as Stockcross, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Flag oily drips near the extract
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What we are called out for in Stockcross
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Stockcross C.E. School or anywhere near Stockcross, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor