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TR19 inspections in Upper Basildon
TR19 inspection for Upper Basildon and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
What happens on the day
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. 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. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Upper Basildon before we set off.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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About our TR19 inspection in Upper Basildon
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). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you’re dealing with sites with gaps in their extract records and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
Common questions in Upper Basildon
Can you get to a site in Upper Basildon?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Upper Basildon included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which environmental health team covers Upper Basildon?
The local authority for Upper Basildon is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
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Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Why deal with it now?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. With notice, the visit to Upper Basildon can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Upper Basildon
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
TR19 inspection around Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon 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. Upper Basildon is about 45 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Stephen's Church or anywhere around Upper Basildon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. School kitchens, at schools like Basildon C.E. Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Upper Basildon 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. Upper Basildon is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 8 miles away.
We cover every part of the RG8 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
What’s near Upper Basildon
In Upper Basildon, that means kitchens and buildings near St Andrew's School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Upper Basildon is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hartslock.
How we price TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
- The scale of the work
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Upper Basildon
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, so readings are the reliable guide.
What we are most often called out for:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Basildon Park, about 1.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Upper Basildon; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor