Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Upper Heyford TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Upper Heyford, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
About our TR19 inspection in Upper Heyford
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers insurer audits, deposit thickness tests and post-clean checks, and common reasons people get in touch are parts of the system left out of past cleans and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records.
In a smaller place like Upper Heyford, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
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 any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Upper Heyford when you book.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Upper Heyford
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Heyford
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Upper Heyford
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
FAQs for Upper Heyford
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Upper Heyford?
Upper Heyford is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which environmental health team covers Upper Heyford?
That is Cherwell council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Upper Heyford. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
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 will ask for anything else we need.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Common problems we fix in Upper Heyford
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
A hospital like Bicester Community Hospital, about 4.8 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
TR19 inspection in Upper Heyford: the local picture
We cover Upper Heyford, about 58 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Fire safety in Upper Heyford falls to 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.
Where a hall near Heyford Park Chapel, or anywhere in Upper Heyford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Upper Heyford get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Upper Heyford among them. Oxford is in our area too, about 12 miles from Upper Heyford.
All of OX25 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Near you in Upper Heyford
Around Upper Heyford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Barley Mow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.