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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Broomfield, Essex
TR19 inspection for Broomfield and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
How we handle TR19 inspection in Broomfield
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and post-clean checks, and common reasons people get in touch are parts of the system left out of past cleans and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
In a smaller place like Broomfield, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Broomfield (CM1, CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A planned visit to Broomfield fits your hours; an emergency doesn’t.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broomfield
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What we are called out for in Broomfield
When a site in Broomfield changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
A hospital like Broomfield Hospital, about within half a mile north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Broomfield, so let us know how to reach it.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Common questions in Broomfield
Which fire authority looks after Broomfield?
That’s Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you get to a site in Broomfield?
Yes. Broomfield is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
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. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, photos and any inaccessible areas. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The number of sites or systems
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Broomfield
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Towns and villages near Broomfield
Other services in Broomfield
What TR19 inspection looks like in Broomfield
Food Standards Agency records include about 6 pubs, bars and clubs in Broomfield and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Chelmsford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Broomfield. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Broomfield is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Historic houses near Broomfield, such as Hylands about 4.5 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chelmer Valley High School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Broomfield is about 2 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Broomfield and the rest of Essex. We cover 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in CM1 and CM3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Mandeville Way, Court Road and Gernon Close, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Broomfield include Little Waltham (1 mile north), Minnow End (1 mile north), Breeds (1 mile north-west), Patching (2 miles south) and Great Waltham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Billericay (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Broomfield
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Kings Arms Inn and Broomfield Primary School, among other places. Broomfield’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broomfield Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Little Waltham Meadows.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.