Greater London · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Aldwych, Greater London
We cover Aldwych for TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Aldwych, done properly
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. If you have confirming a clean reached the whole system and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can put it right, from access surveys, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests onwards.
In a London area like Aldwych, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
When to call us in Aldwych
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Commuter trade near London Charing Cross station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end
Aldwych questions
Is parking a problem for work in Aldwych?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
Can you come to Aldwych after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Aldwych can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do you cover Aldwych?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Aldwych included.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and we clear up before we go. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Aldwych is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
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. Planning ahead in Aldwych lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Aldwych businesses choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
Also near Aldwych
What else we do in Aldwych
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Aldwych
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it on every inspection.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Grease, kitchens and Aldwych
There are about 4,606 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 910 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Aldwych, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kitchens in Aldwych get their food hygiene inspections from Westminster council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
Where a hall near St Mary le Strand, or anywhere in Aldwych, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Philip's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Aldwych, about less than half a mile north.
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in W1D, we can take on TR19 inspection. Aldwych is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for TR19 inspection.
TR19 inspection in W1D, WC2H and W1F is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Aldwych sits on or near the A4 and A301, which makes travel easy for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Aldwych include Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Aldwych
Around Aldwych, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ye Old White Horse pub, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Mercers' School and the streets around them. You’ll also find LSE Shaw Library (within half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east). Aldwych’s nearest station is London Charing Cross station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.