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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stoke Row, Oxfordshire
We cover Stoke Row for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Stoke Row.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- 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
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
About our TR19 inspection in Stoke Row
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are sites with gaps in their extract records and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Stoke Row: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Stoke Row?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stoke Row. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who inspects food businesses in Stoke Row?
In Stoke Row, it’s South Oxfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How often should grease be tested?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much time does an inspection need?
As a guide, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. System size and access decide the rest.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
TR19 inspection in Stoke Row: the local picture
Kitchens in Stoke Row get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Stoke Row. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Stoke Row, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Stoke Row Church of England School or anywhere near Stoke Row, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Stoke Row or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Stoke Row is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
All of RG9 and RG8 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
Around Stoke Row
Typical jobs here are in premises near Cherry Tree Public House, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
What happens if it’s left?
Without readings, you’re guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
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Common problems we fix in Stoke Row
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Greys Court, about 2.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Stoke Row; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Stoke Row
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, well away from where anyone looks.