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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Upper Lambourn, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
Do you need TR19 inspection in Upper Lambourn?
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Around Upper Lambourn, as anywhere, we clean the parts you can’t see as well as the canopy you can.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Proof of insurance
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
TR19 inspection in Upper Lambourn, done properly
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you have heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Upper Lambourn, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
What happens if it’s left?
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. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. For a village or hamlet like Upper Lambourn, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- A single visit or a regular plan
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
TR19 inspection around Upper Lambourn
Look up Upper Lambourn on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Upper Lambourn. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Fire safety in Upper Lambourn falls to Royal Berkshire 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. It’s West Berkshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Upper Lambourn. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ashdown House is about 2.1 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Across the RG17 area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Oxford, about 21 miles from Upper Lambourn.
All of RG17 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as High Street and Maddle Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Upper Lambourn: Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. Not far away are Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Upper Lambourn questions
Which environmental health team covers Upper Lambourn?
The local authority for Upper Lambourn is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work in villages like Upper Lambourn?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Upper Lambourn is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Can you quote from photos?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.