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TR19 Inspection in Crayford
TR19 inspection in Crayford from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection in Crayford
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
In a smaller place like Crayford, 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, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. A site near Crayford typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What a clean will not put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
When to call us in Crayford
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
For kitchens close to Crayford station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
What your quote should include
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote
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Crayford: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Crayford?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Crayford. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Crayford during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 22 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Crayford. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we’ll set the report out to match.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
TR19 inspection around Crayford
The Food Standards Agency lists about 42 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Crayford. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Crayford are the job of Bexley council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Crayford is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Paulinus or anywhere around Crayford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as West Hill Hospital (about 1.3 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in DA1, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Crayford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 12 miles from Crayford.
Work in DA1, DA5 and DA7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Crayford, we cover Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crayford
In Crayford, that means kitchens and buildings near Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, The Bear and Ragged Staff pub and St Catherine's Catholic School. Crayford has its own railway station: Crayford station. Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (0.9 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Crayford includes Wansunt Pit.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Crayford
For anyone managing more than one site, 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.
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, and readings show whether that is enough.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.