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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Chipping Ongar, Essex
TR19 inspection for Chipping Ongar, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
How we handle TR19 inspection in Chipping Ongar
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. Common call-outs are for systems that need surveying before cleaning and insurers asking for TR19 evidence, across wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and insurer audits.
Kitchens around a place like Chipping Ongar are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Chipping Ongar (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Chipping Ongar, so let us know how to reach it.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
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Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition we find in the survey
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
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.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Chipping Ongar than wait for a failure.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Questions from Chipping Ongar
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Chipping Ongar in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Chipping Ongar. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work overnight in Chipping Ongar?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do you cover Chipping Ongar?
Yes. We work in Chipping Ongar and across Essex, within our South East and London area. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Why survey before a clean?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
Towns and villages near Chipping Ongar
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What staff can safely do
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, which is where we come in.
Chipping Ongar kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs and bars registered in and around Chipping Ongar, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Chipping Ongar is Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Chipping Ongar are the job of Epping Forest council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St. Margaret's Hospital about 5.2 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near United Reformed Church or elsewhere in Chipping Ongar, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chipping Ongar Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Chipping Ongar is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Across the CM5 area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Chipping Ongar is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 11 miles from Chipping Ongar.
Work in CM5 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Lavender Mews and Stanley Place, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Main roads around Chipping Ongar include the A128, which makes travel easy for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Greensted (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north), High Ongar (1 mile east), Greensted Green (2 miles west) and Norton Mandeville (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Around Chipping Ongar
In Chipping Ongar, that means kitchens and buildings near The Ongar Academy and The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (4.5 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.