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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Addington, Greater London
TR19 inspection in Addington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
How we handle TR19 inspection in Addington
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. We are often asked to deal with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, across insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Addington, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Addington
Which fire authority looks after Addington?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Addington. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you work in Addington outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Addington needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Is TR19 cleaning the 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.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Addington?
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Addington (Addington Palace is about 0.4 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
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.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That is why we test behind them.
Kitchen extracts in Addington
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Addington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kitchens in Addington get their food hygiene inspections from Croydon council. 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. Fire safety in Addington falls to London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
For schools such as Applegarth Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as National Psychosis Unit (about 1.6 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Addington and the rest of Greater London. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for London, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CR0, CR2 and BR4. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Addington: Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Addington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Addington Park and John Ruskin College, among other places. The closest station to Addington is West Wickham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles north) and St George's Walk (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Also near Addington
What else we do in Addington
What affects the quote in Addington
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Addington needs from us.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.