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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Claygate, Surrey
TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Claygate. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Claygate
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. We’re often asked to deal with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and sites with gaps in their extract records, on deposit thickness tests, access surveys and wet film thickness tests.
In a smaller place like Claygate, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Claygate (KT10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Claygate
Food Standards Agency records list about 58 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 8 takeaways in Claygate and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Food hygiene inspections in Claygate are the job of Elmbridge 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. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Claygate. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Claygate Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Claygate, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Claygate and the rest of Surrey. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, about 13 miles from Claygate.
We cover every part of KT10 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. We cover sites on Church Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
What’s near Claygate
Typical jobs here are in premises near Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College. There’s a railway station in Claygate itself: Claygate station. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Claygate includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
How the visit works
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 it goes on the report too. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Claygate.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
What happens if it’s left?
Without readings, you are guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. A site near Claygate that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Claygate
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
FAQs for Claygate
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Claygate in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 13 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Claygate. You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Claygate?
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Claygate. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
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Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What we’re called out for in Claygate
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Claygate is Epsom Cottage Hospital, about 2 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report