West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Ufton Green TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Ufton Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Ufton Green before we set off.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
TR19 inspection in Ufton Green
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and insurer audits, and the jobs we see most are uncertainty over how often to clean and missing TR19 certificates or history.
Work in a small place like Ufton Green starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Ufton Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and photos.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Ufton Green
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ufton Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Ufton Green is handled by Royal Berkshire 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.
Which council inspects kitchens in Ufton Green?
Kitchens in Ufton Green are inspected by West Berkshire council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we’ll plan the visit around them.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Do you need TR19 inspection in Ufton Green?
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Ufton Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ufton Green
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Ufton Green
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
TR19 inspection around Ufton Green
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ufton Green. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Ufton Green. 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. Ufton Green is covered by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
A hospital like Battle Hospital, about 5.5 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Ufton Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Ufton Green and the rest of West Berkshire. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Work in RG7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Sulhamstead (1 mile north-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south-east), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north-east), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile east) and Sheffield Bottom (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Ufton Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Willink School and The Willink School, among other places. The closest station to Ufton Green is Aldermaston station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Battle Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.