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TR19 inspections in Wheatley
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wheatley. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Wheatley
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We’re often asked to deal with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and sections of duct that can’t be reached, on post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
In a smaller place like Wheatley, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a 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
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. 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.
Towns and villages near Wheatley
What else we do in Wheatley
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so the kitchen keeps cooking.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
TR19 inspection in Wheatley: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs and bars in Wheatley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Wheatley is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Wheatley get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Wheatley Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Historic houses near Wheatley, such as Garsington Manor about 2.5 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Wheatley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX33, we can take on TR19 inspection. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Wheatley among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX33. We cover sites on Church Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. We also cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Wheatley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. A little further out are Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Wheatley include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Leave it or put it right?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. A planned visit to Wheatley fits your hours; an emergency does not.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a site near Wheatley, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Common questions in Wheatley
Do you cover smaller places like Wheatley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Wheatley is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Wheatley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Wheatley doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email to book it in.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How much notice should we give?
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.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
Why survey before a clean?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged ahead of the clean.