Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Thrupp
TR19 inspection for Thrupp, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
TR19 inspection in Thrupp, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. If you have kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and missing TR19 certificates or history, we can put it right.
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.
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. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Thrupp (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
Nearby places to Thrupp
Also in Thrupp
Common questions in Thrupp
Can you work in Thrupp outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire authority looks after Thrupp?
That is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and photos after the work, whoever did the clean.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. In a small place like Thrupp, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
Thrupp kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered in and around Thrupp, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Cherwell council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Thrupp. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Thrupp falls to 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.
School kitchens, at schools like The Marlborough Church of England School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of Holy Cross or elsewhere in Thrupp, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Thrupp is Acland Hospital, about 5.7 miles south.
Thrupp is about 7 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Thrupp get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Thrupp is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 7 miles away.
Every address in OX5 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile south-west), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north), Woodstock (2 miles west) and Bladon (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (13 miles west) and Headington Quarry (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Thrupp
Around Thrupp, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Boat Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Acland Hospital (5.7 miles south) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and we clear up before we go. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Thrupp before we set off.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What affects the quote in Thrupp
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
The cost depends on how big the system is, 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.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.