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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Brentwood, Essex
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Brentwood, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
How we handle TR19 inspection in Brentwood
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers access surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and people most often call us about missing TR19 certificates or history and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like Brentwood, losing a day’s trade to cleaning is not an option, so the work is done after service, overnight or on a closed day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. In a town like Brentwood, we usually work after closing or on a quiet day, so the site opens again on time.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
When to call us in Brentwood
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so panels can be fitted.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
A kitchen near Brentwood station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Places near Brentwood
What else we do in Brentwood
Grease, kitchens and Brentwood
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 80 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 32 takeaways in Brentwood and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. The fire and rescue service for Brentwood is Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Brentwood, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Brentwood council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Thomas of Canterbury or elsewhere in Brentwood, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. For schools such as Becket Keys Church of England School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Brentwood and the rest of Essex. 644 places in Essex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Chelmsford, about 11 miles from Brentwood.
Work in CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on High Street, London Road and Old Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A12 and A128, Brentwood is easy for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). Being one of Essex’s larger places, Brentwood has commercial sites of every size, and we cover all of them for TR19 inspection.
Landmarks near Brentwood
In Brentwood, that means kitchens and buildings near Sawyers Hall College, Weald Country Park and St Helen's Catholic Junior School. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Thorndon Park.
What happens if it’s left?
Without readings, you’re guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you won’t know without measuring. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
How we price TR19 inspection
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
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’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
Not sure which it is? You can ring 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
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Brentwood: your questions answered
Can you work in Brentwood outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Brentwood needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Brentwood?
Fire safety enforcement in Brentwood is handled by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What information do you need?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.