Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Childerditch
Our technicians work in Childerditch on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Childerditch
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Childerditch and across Essex a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts.
Work in a small place like Childerditch 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 photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Childerditch (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Childerditch
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Childerditch.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Childerditch
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not 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.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near All Saints and St Faith, or anywhere in Childerditch, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Childerditch
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Childerditch. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Childerditch are the job of Brentwood council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service covers Childerditch. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Childerditch (Hare Hall is about 4.8 miles west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Woodlands School Great Warley tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Childerditch is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. From the centre of Childerditch to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Childerditch is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (13 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CM13. We also cover the places around Childerditch: Little Warley (1 mile south-west), West Horndon (1 mile south-east), East Horndon (2 miles east), Herongate (2 miles north-east) and Bulphan (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles east), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles east), Billericay (5 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Childerditch
Around Childerditch, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Brentwood County High School and Greyhound Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Horndon station, about 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Thorndon Park.
Also near Childerditch
What else we do in Childerditch
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Childerditch: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in Childerditch?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Childerditch doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Childerditch out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Childerditch. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.