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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire
Specialist TR19 inspection for Swalcliffe: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. The timing of a visit to Swalcliffe is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
TR19 inspection in Swalcliffe, done properly
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and extracts that have never been grease tested.
In a village or hamlet like Swalcliffe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Swalcliffe (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Why it’s worth doing now in Swalcliffe
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. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Swalcliffe
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Swalcliffe shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Swalcliffe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Managing agents and facilities teams in Swalcliffe
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Swalcliffe
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
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 explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Swalcliffe: your questions answered
Can you work in Swalcliffe outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Swalcliffe?
Kitchens in Swalcliffe are inspected by Cherwell council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
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 it takes a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Grease, kitchens and Swalcliffe
Kitchens in Swalcliffe get their food hygiene inspections from Cherwell council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Swalcliffe is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
For schools such as Sibford School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Horton General Hospital (about 4.9 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Swalcliffe is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you need TR19 inspection in Swalcliffe, please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Swalcliffe included. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
Every address in OX15 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Green, Bakers Lane and Brick Row or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Swalcliffe include Tadmarton (1 mile east), Burdrop (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile west), Sibford Gower (2 miles west) and Shutford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles north-east), Grimsbury (6 miles east) and Ruscote (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swalcliffe
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Lampet Arms. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Broughton Castle (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep the route to access panels clear
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. A quick grease test answers the question.