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TR19 inspections in Uffington
Specialist TR19 inspection for Uffington: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
TR19 inspection in Uffington
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you are dealing with sections of duct that can’t be reached and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, we can put it right, from insurer audits, access surveys and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Uffington (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Uffington and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Leave it or put it right?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. In a place like Uffington, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Uffington
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Uffington?
Kitchens in Uffington are inspected by Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can the work in Uffington be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Uffington?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What affects the quote in Uffington
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Uffington?
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
A hospital like Faringdon Day Hospital, about 4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether a survey comes first
Managing agents and facilities teams in Uffington
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Kitchen extracts in Uffington
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Uffington. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Uffington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Vale of White Horse council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as Uffington Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Uffington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Uffington is about 6 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Uffington 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 pictures. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 17 miles from Uffington.
Every address in SN7 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and White Horse, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Uffington: Baulking (1 mile north-east), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (3 miles north), Little Coxwell (3 miles north-west) and Stanford in the Vale (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (6 miles east) and Grove (6 miles east).
Near you in Uffington
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Baker's Arms and the streets around them. A little further out are Uffington Museum (under half a mile west) and Faringdon Castle (4 miles north). Open spaces near Uffington include Seven Barrows and Dragon Hill.