Greater London · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Bopeep TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Bopeep and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in Bopeep
Before any clean in Bopeep, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you’re dealing with uncertainty over how often to clean and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help, from insurer audits, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys onwards.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Bopeep, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Bopeep (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Bopeep
Sites in Bopeep that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. A building in Bopeep may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Bopeep
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Grease, kitchens and Bopeep
Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. In Bopeep, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Chelsfield Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. For kitchens close to Knockholt station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Bopeep is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Bopeep and the rest of Greater London. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for London, roughly 14 miles from Bopeep.
All of BR6 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Shoreham Lane and Hewitts Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Pratt's Bottom (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bopeep
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, The Bo-Peep pub and Hewitt's Chalk Bank, among other places. The closest station to Bopeep is Knockholt station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Warren.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Design faults in the extract system
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Bopeep
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
Also in Bopeep
What we are called out for in Bopeep
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.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Orpington Hospital (about 2.1 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
FAQs for Bopeep
Which environmental health team covers Bopeep?
In Bopeep, it’s Sevenoaks council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Does London parking affect a job in Bopeep?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Bopeep, and about any building rules on loading. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Is Bopeep in your area?
Yes. Bopeep is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The times the site is available
What you pay 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 there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Bopeep.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.