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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Wyke, Surrey
TR19 inspection in Wyke from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
Grease, kitchens and Wyke
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wyke. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Wyke sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Guildford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wyke. 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.
If you run a café or takeaway near Ash station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Guildford Hospital about 3.9 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Wyke, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Wyke is about 3 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For TR19 inspection in and around Wyke, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Wyke. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in GU12 and GU3 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Guildford Road, Wyke Lane and Wyke Avenue and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Normandy (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (2 miles east) and Wanborough (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Wyke
Around Wyke, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Dover Arms and Ash Manor School. The nearest railway station is Ash station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (0.8 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Wyke
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Wyke and across Surrey a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about confirming a clean reached the whole system and extracts that have never been grease tested.
In a village or hamlet like Wyke, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Wyke (GU12, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Wyke questions
Is Wyke within the area you cover?
Yes, Wyke is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can a school canteen extract in Wyke be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 4 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wyke. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
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.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Wyke and turn up when the site is quiet.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What happens if it’s left?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Wyke rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Wyke businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
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How we price TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For TR19 inspection in Wyke, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading is not affected.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Wyke and across Surrey. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep to the recommended interval
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.