West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Yattendon
Need TR19 inspection in Yattendon? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Yattendon
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. Typical jobs include an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, on pre-clean surveys, access surveys and deposit thickness tests.
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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Yattendon, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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What else we do in Yattendon
Grease, kitchens and Yattendon
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Yattendon. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Fire safety in Yattendon falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Yattendon. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 5.7 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Yattendon, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Sites in Yattendon get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. We also work in Reading, about 10 miles from Yattendon.
All of RG18 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Yattendon
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Yattendon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (within half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
Common problems we fix in Yattendon
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.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Yattendon (Basildon Park is about 4.2 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
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.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What happens if it’s left?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Yattendon
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Yattendon
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Yattendon?
Yattendon is in the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Yattendon?
In Yattendon, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Yattendon?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.