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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Charing Cross, Greater London
TR19 inspection for Charing Cross, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Charing Cross
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. We’re often asked to deal with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, on pre-clean surveys, access surveys and insurer audits.
Kitchens in Charing Cross, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Charing Cross (W1F, W1D, W1S)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Charing Cross.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
FAQs for Charing Cross
Which environmental health team covers Charing Cross?
Kitchens in Charing Cross are inspected by Westminster council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you work in Charing Cross outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Do you work in Charing Cross?
Yes. We cover Charing Cross and across Greater London, within our South East and London area. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
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 is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Kitchen extracts in Charing Cross
There are about 3,779 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 567 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Charing Cross, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Charing Cross is covered by London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. It’s Westminster council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Charing Cross. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Martin-in-the-Fields or anywhere around Charing Cross, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. A kitchen near London Charing Cross station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Charing Cross is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Charing Cross and the rest of Greater London. Charing Cross is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for TR19 inspection.
Our technicians cover all of the W1F, W1D and W1S postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane and nearby roads. Main roads around Charing Cross include the A4 and A301, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. We also cover St James's (1 mile west), Adelphi (1 mile north-east), Chinatown (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north) and Covent Garden (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Around Charing Cross
Around Charing Cross, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Westminster Abbey Choir School, Silver Cross Tavern and Harris Westminster Sixth Form. Nearby too are London Library (less than half a mile west) and Victoria Embankment Gardens (less than half a mile east). Charing Cross has its own railway station: London Charing Cross station. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (within half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
How we price TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How big the system is
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
When to call us in Charing Cross
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Soho Parish CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.