West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
For TR19 inspection in Winterbourne, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
About our TR19 inspection in Winterbourne
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before 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. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and checking the result of a recent clean.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Winterbourne: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Winterbourne?
In Winterbourne, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Winterbourne within the area you cover?
Yes. Winterbourne is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. System size and access decide the rest.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
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.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
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How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Winterbourne run smoothly.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Winterbourne
When a site in Winterbourne changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St James or elsewhere in Winterbourne, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether a written report and photos are included
TR19 inspection around Winterbourne
About 54 miles out from central London, Winterbourne is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Winterbourne. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
A hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 3.6 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Mary Hare School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the RG20 and RG14 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Winterbourne
Around Winterbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Trinity School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Why it’s worth doing now in Winterbourne
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Winterbourne is calmer for everyone.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
How we price TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.