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West Reading TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in West Reading from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
How we handle TR19 inspection in West Reading
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. We are often asked to deal with ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and missing TR19 certificates or history, on deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and access surveys.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like West Reading gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in West Reading
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
School kitchens, at schools like Battle School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before booking anyone
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. Around West Reading, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
You won’t 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 will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
What happens on the day
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 morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. For a site near West Reading, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in West Reading, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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How we price TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Managing agents and facilities teams in West Reading
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
West Reading: your questions answered
Which fire service covers West Reading?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for West Reading. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you come to West Reading after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in West Reading keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it 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.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
TR19 inspection in West Reading: the local picture
Look up West Reading on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 229 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 54 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of West Reading. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Environmental health officers from Reading council inspect food businesses in West Reading. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. West Reading sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Where a hall near Church of St Mark, or anywhere in West Reading, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Battle Hospital about within half a mile north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. If you need TR19 inspection in West Reading, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including West Reading. Our Reading coverage runs to 34 places, West Reading among them.
Here we cover the RG30, RG1 and RG31 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Whether your site is on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. West Reading is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to get to for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside West Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, West Reading has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Near you in West Reading
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The WREN School, Round Copse and The Rose And Thistle Public House. West Reading has its own railway station: Reading West station. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). The countryside around West Reading includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.