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TR19 inspections in Tadmarton
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Tadmarton and across Oxfordshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Grease, kitchens and Tadmarton
Tadmarton 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. It’s Cherwell council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tadmarton. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Horton General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Tadmarton, about 4 miles east. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Tadmarton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Tadmarton to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 21 miles away.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Main Street and Old Glebe or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
Around Tadmarton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Lampet Arms and the streets around them. Tadmarton’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Tadmarton
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, which is why measurement matters. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. The work covers wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are extracts that have never been grease tested and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning.
Somewhere as small as Tadmarton, 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.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tadmarton
What else we do in Tadmarton
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Tadmarton
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Look out for any of the following:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Broughton Castle is about 1.5 miles east), access may need planning.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Tadmarton, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
Without readings, you are 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. With notice, the visit to Tadmarton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost 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 book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Every visit written up, with pictures
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Tadmarton questions
Which fire authority looks after Tadmarton?
That’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work overnight in Tadmarton?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Tadmarton doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Are you accredited?
We hold 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.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.