West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in West Ilsley, West Berkshire
Our technicians work in West Ilsley on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
How we handle TR19 inspection in West Ilsley
Before any clean in West Ilsley, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you are dealing with extracts that have never been grease tested and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like West Ilsley starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in West Ilsley
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Grease, kitchens and West Ilsley
We cover West Ilsley, about 53 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in West Ilsley get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in West Ilsley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we can take on TR19 inspection. West Ilsley is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 15 miles from West Ilsley.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Bury Lane and Churchway and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Ilsley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Harrow pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Nearby places to West Ilsley
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West Ilsley questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in West Ilsley?
Kitchens in West Ilsley are inspected by West Berkshire council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can the work in West Ilsley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in West Ilsley needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in West Ilsley?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do you work in West Ilsley?
Yes. Our technicians work in West Ilsley, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to West Ilsley can be planned properly.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Signs you need TR19 inspection in West Ilsley
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. 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.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Around West Ilsley, as anywhere, we clean the parts you can’t see as well as the canopy you can.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the price is fixed
Managing agents and facilities teams in West Ilsley
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.