Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Cudham TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspection in Cudham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
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.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Cudham
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. Common call-outs are for surveys needed before quoting a full clean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, on pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and access surveys.
For a kitchen in or near Cudham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Cudham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 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, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Cudham.
- 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.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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FAQs for Cudham
Do you work overnight in Cudham?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Cudham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who inspects food businesses in Cudham?
Kitchens in Cudham are inspected by Bromley council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Why survey before a clean?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged ahead of the clean.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
Do you work in Cudham?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Cudham included.
Also in Cudham
For landlords and multi-site operators
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Cudham
Grease in a duct is flammable 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.
What we are most often called out for:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
A hospital like Orpington Hospital, about 3.3 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Cudham
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. In a place like Cudham, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
TR19 inspection in Cudham: the local picture
There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Cudham, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Food hygiene inspections in Cudham are the job of Bromley council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Cudham falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Cudham (Down House is about 1.4 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. Where a hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Cudham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cudham and the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 15 miles away.
TR19 inspection in TN14 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Cudham, we cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Cudham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms. The closest station to Cudham is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Cudham includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.