West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Swallowfield
TR19 inspection for Swallowfield and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Checking the result of a recent clean
How we price TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
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, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Swallowfield
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 access surveys, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and extracts that have never been grease tested.
Work in a small place like Swallowfield starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. For a village or hamlet like Swallowfield, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- 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.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Swallowfield, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Swallowfield kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Swallowfield and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. In Swallowfield, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wokingham 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. Swallowfield sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lambs Lane Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Stratfield Saye House is about 2.6 miles south-west), access may need planning.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. If you need TR19 inspection in Swallowfield, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including Swallowfield. Swallowfield is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court and nearby roads. We also cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Swallowfield
Around Swallowfield, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. Swallowfield’s nearest station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Swallowfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
Swallowfield: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Swallowfield?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Swallowfield can fit around your hours. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is Swallowfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Swallowfield is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Swallowfield?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
What happens if it’s left?
If a kitchen in Swallowfield has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why Swallowfield businesses choose us
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We’re fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What we are called out for in Swallowfield
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Berkshire Hospital is the nearest hospital to Swallowfield, about 5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry