London and the South East

TR19 Inspection in Hertfordshire

From the largest town to the smallest village in Hertfordshire, our technicians can help with TR19 inspection. A fixed quote before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.

TR19 Inspection across Hertfordshire

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Where we work in Hertfordshire

TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and get in touch for a quick quote.

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Our TR19 inspection service in Hertfordshire

Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites across Hertfordshire a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks, and the jobs we see most are confirming a clean reached the whole system and extracts that have never been grease tested.

At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site.

We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.

What affects the price in Hertfordshire

Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.

What you get with us

Trading since 2009
Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Every job surveyed first
Photo reports with every job

Get a fixed quote

Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.

What’s near Watford

We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Estcourt Arms, Watford St John's Church of England Primary School and Church of St Andrew. Other local landmarks include Cassiobury Park (0.8 miles west) and The Watford UTC (0.5 miles east). There’s a railway station in Watford itself: Watford Junction station. Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (2.8 miles east) and Charter Place (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Harrow Weald Common.

Kitchen extracts across Hertfordshire

Across Hertfordshire, from Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.

Hertfordshire is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote.

Watford: For kitchens close to Watford Junction station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Watford General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Watford, about 1.1 miles south.

Why it fails

Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.

What we’re most often called out for:

Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Missing access panels found on survey

Why deal with it now?

Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans.

What your quote should include

What’s included in the scope, part by part
Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Whether the figure could change on the day
Whether the work can be done while the site is closed

What TR19 inspection cannot fix

It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:

Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172

Part by part

Canopy and plenum

The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.

Schools, hospitals and care homes

Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.

What affects the quote in Hertfordshire

A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:

Whether several sites go on one quote
The size of the system
A single visit or a regular plan
When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends

Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.

What we need to know

Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:

Wide photos of the system and the area around it
The times we could work without disrupting the site
Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall

If you need TR19 inspection in Hertfordshire, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.

Hertfordshire: your questions answered

What do the grease readings need to be?

TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.

Do you work with multi-site operators?

Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.

How much time does an inspection need?

Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.

What accreditations do you have?

We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.

Do you have a 24/7 line?

Yes, any time. 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.

Which kinds of sites do you work on?

All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.

Is TR19 a legal requirement?

No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.