Surrey · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Binscombe
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Binscombe: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
How we handle TR19 inspection in Binscombe
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. We’re often asked to deal with extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, across access surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Binscombe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Binscombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Binscombe
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Loseley Fields Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
What affects the quote in Binscombe
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Kitchen extracts in Binscombe
Food Standards Agency records include about 15 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Binscombe. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in Binscombe get their food hygiene inspections from Guildford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Binscombe. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For kitchens close to Farncombe 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; Farnham Road Hospital is the nearest hospital to Binscombe, about 2.4 miles north-east.
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Binscombe and the rest of Surrey. Binscombe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for commercial clients.
All of GU7 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Binscombe: Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
What’s near Binscombe
Around Binscombe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Withies Inn, Farncombe Wood and Broadwater School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farncombe station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Binscombe include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Binscombe
Can you come to Binscombe after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Binscombe can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will you come out to Binscombe?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Binscombe included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we’ll survey first.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Large or multiple systems take longer, and you can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. The timing of a visit to Binscombe is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.