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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Crook Log, Greater London
For TR19 inspection in Crook Log, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in Crook Log, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. Common call-outs are for sections of duct that can’t be reached and systems that need surveying before cleaning, on access surveys, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks.
Kitchens in Crook Log, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Crook Log
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. 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 busy site in Crook Log builds up dirt and wear quickly, so putting it off makes the eventual job larger.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Crook Log?
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Trinity Baptist Church or elsewhere in Crook Log, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. For a job in Crook Log, tell us about loading bays, permits, lifts and roof access when you book.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
Questions from Crook Log
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Crook Log in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 31 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Crook Log. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Does London parking affect a job in Crook Log?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Why survey before a clean?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we normally come back within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we’ll survey first.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
What staff can safely do
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. Leave those to us.
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.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Crook Log
Food Standards Agency records include about 48 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Crook Log. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Fire safety in Crook Log falls to London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Bexley Hospital is the nearest hospital to Crook Log, about within half a mile south-east. If you run a café or takeaway near Bexleyheath station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. From the centre of Crook Log to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for London, roughly 10 miles from Crook Log.
Every address in DA7, DA6 and DA16 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Crook Log
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House. There’s a railway station in Crook Log itself: Bexleyheath station. Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Also near Crook Log
Also in Crook Log
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
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.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
For TR19 inspection in Crook Log, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.