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TR19 inspections in Bow Common
TR19 inspection for Bow Common and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Bow Common
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. The work covers deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and uncertainty over how often to clean.
In a London area like Bow Common, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Bow Common.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Grease, kitchens and Bow Common
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 55 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bow Common, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Bow Common is covered by London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Clement's Hospital about 0.6 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Sutton House, about 2.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Bow Common; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Bow Common and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Bow Common among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: E14, E3 and E1. Whether your site is on Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Bow Common, we cover Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Near you in Bow Common
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Stebon Primary School, The Widow's Son pub and Bartlett Park. For rail, the closest station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.4 miles west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
When to call us in Bow Common
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It isn’t legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
School kitchens, at schools like St Paul's Way Trust School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bow Common
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Questions from Bow Common
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Bow Common?
That is London Fire Brigade. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can a school canteen extract in Bow Common be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 69 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Bow Common. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Is Bow Common in your area?
Yes. We cover Bow Common and across Greater London, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is not 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 TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
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.
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How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.