Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Upper Brailes TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection across Upper Brailes and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
What we are called out for in Upper Brailes
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St George or anywhere around Upper Brailes, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
TR19 inspection in Upper Brailes
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. If you have pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can put it right, from post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Upper Brailes, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, as grease can build up there too.
Why deal with it now?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Upper Brailes
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Also near Upper Brailes
Also in Upper Brailes
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Upper Brailes.
- First we book a time that will not 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 cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
TR19 inspection around Upper Brailes
The fire and rescue service for Upper Brailes is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upper Brailes is Ellen Badger Hospital, about 2.9 miles west. School kitchens, at schools like Brailes CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Upper Brailes get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Upper Brailes is one of them. We also work in Oxford, about 25 miles from Upper Brailes.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for TR19 inspection. You will find streets such as Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Around Upper Brailes
Around Upper Brailes, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Gate Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Never cook with filters missing
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Upper Brailes: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Upper Brailes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Upper Brailes?
Upper Brailes is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
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’ll talk you through the next steps.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so you do not have to close during trading.