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TR19 inspections in Tiddington
Our technicians work in Tiddington on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
TR19 inspection in Tiddington
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Tiddington and across Oxfordshire a clear record of the system’s condition. We are often asked to deal with missing access panels found on survey and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, on access surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits.
Somewhere as small as Tiddington, 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.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Tiddington kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Tiddington. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Tiddington is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Tiddington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Helen, or anywhere in Tiddington, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Thame Community Hospital about 3.9 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Tiddington and the rest of Oxfordshire. Tiddington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for TR19 inspection. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX9. Whether your site is on Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Tiddington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Fox Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Nearby places to Tiddington
Other services in Tiddington
When to call us in Tiddington
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Tiddington (Adwell House is about 4.5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- What records you will receive afterwards
Questions from Tiddington
Do you cover smaller places like Tiddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can school kitchens in Tiddington be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Tiddington. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we’ll set the report out to match.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Tiddington run smoothly.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.