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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Broad Green, Essex
TR19 inspections and grease testing for Broad Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
TR19 inspection in Broad Green
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. We are often asked to deal with kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and checking the result of a recent clean, on post-clean checks, access surveys and pre-clean surveys.
Work in a small place like Broad Green starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures 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.
- Location
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Broad Green.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, 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 we start.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For TR19 inspection in Broad Green, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Nearby places to Broad Green
Also in Broad Green
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and photos.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Broad Green: your questions answered
Can you come to Broad Green after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Broad Green keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which environmental health team covers Broad Green?
The local authority for Broad Green is Colchester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How long does grease testing take?
It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Kitchen extracts in Broad Green
At about 44 miles from central London, Broad Green sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. The fire and rescue service for Broad Green is Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Broad Green (Layer Marney Tower is about 4.6 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St James or anywhere around Broad Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Honywood Community Science School or anywhere near Broad Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Anywhere in CO6, we can take on TR19 inspection. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, and Broad Green is one of them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 14 miles away.
Every address in CO6 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside Broad Green, we cover Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Broad Green
In Broad Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Kings Arms and the streets around them. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Broad Green include Iron Latch.