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TR19 Inspection in Swinford
TR19 inspection in Swinford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Swinford.
- 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.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Swinford
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include systems that need surveying before cleaning and checking the result of a recent clean, across post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests.
Somewhere as small as Swinford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Swinford (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Swinford
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Swinford
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Swinford during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Swinford, the Food Standards Agency lists about 4 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Swinford?
Food hygiene inspections in Swinford are carried out by West Oxfordshire council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
A post-clean check records grease readings and pictures after the work, whoever did the clean.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
When should we have our next grease test?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Why deal with it now?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. Planning a trip to Swinford ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Swinford
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Swinford kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Swinford. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Swinford is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from West Oxfordshire council inspect food businesses in Swinford. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Historic houses near Swinford, such as Appleton Manor about 4.4 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Eynsham Community Primary School or anywhere near Swinford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Church of St Leonard, or anywhere in Swinford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Swinford is about 6 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Swinford gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Swinford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 6 miles from Swinford.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX29. Other places close to Swinford include Eynsham (1 mile north-west), Farmoor (1 mile south-east), Cassington (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (2 miles south) and Wytham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Swinford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable and Bartholomew School and the streets around them. Swinford’s nearest station is Hanborough station, about 3.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.4 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Swinford includes Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Book the next test on the date in the report
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.