Wokingham · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Warren Row, Wokingham
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Warren Row and across Wokingham. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
About our TR19 inspection in Warren Row
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Warren Row and across Wokingham a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and access surveys, and people most often call us about surveys needed before quoting a full clean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
In a village or hamlet like Warren Row, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and 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
- Warren Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Warren Row
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To help 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. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
When to call us in Warren Row
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Kitchen extracts in Warren Row
There are about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Warren Row and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Environmental health officers from Windsor and Maidenhead council inspect food businesses in Warren Row. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Warren Row is covered by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Harleyford Manor is about 2.4 miles north), access may need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Paul's Mission Church or anywhere around Warren Row, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Warren Row is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Anywhere in RG10, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Warren Row is one of 35 towns, villages and districts in Wokingham where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (8 miles or so).
We cover every part of RG10 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Hodgedale Lane, Pudding Hill and Warren Row Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Warren Row, we cover Knowl Hill (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east) and Frogmill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (6 miles south-west), Earley (8 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Warren Row
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Javatri pub, among other places. The closest station to Warren Row is Shiplake station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Warren Row and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Warren Row questions
Can you work in Warren Row outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Warren Row needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Warren Row?
Fire safety enforcement in Warren Row 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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.