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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Clavering, Essex
TR19 inspection in Clavering, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Clavering
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers access surveys, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
Work in a small place like Clavering starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Clavering (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Clavering
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and photos.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Clavering before we set off.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Clavering
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Travel, parking and unloading
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Common problems we fix in Clavering
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It isn’t 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.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary and St Clement or elsewhere in Clavering, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What insurance they carry
- When the next visit should be, and why
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Clavering questions
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Clavering in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual 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 Clavering. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Who inspects food businesses in Clavering?
Food hygiene inspections in Clavering are carried out by Uttlesford council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What is post-clean verification?
A post-clean check records grease readings and photos after the work, whoever did the clean.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Clavering kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Clavering. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. It’s Uttlesford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Clavering. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Clavering falls to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
For schools such as Clavering Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Clavering is about 6 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Clavering gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Clavering among them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 21 miles from Clavering.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Streets in the area include High Street, Skeins Way and Chapel Close, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Clavering: Hill Green (1 mile north-east), Starling's Green (1 mile west), Berden (1 mile south), Wicken Bonhunt (2 miles north-east) and Arkesden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Clavering
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Fox And Hounds Inn and the streets around them. Clavering’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 3.3 miles east. A little further out are Brent Pelham (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.