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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Cudworth, Surrey
We cover Cudworth for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
TR19 inspection in Cudworth, done properly
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers post-clean checks, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are uncertainty over how often to clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
Work in a small place like Cudworth starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Cudworth (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Cudworth
If a kitchen in Cudworth has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Cudworth businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Cudworth, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
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What else we do in Cudworth
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
FAQs for Cudworth
Do you work overnight in Cudworth?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Cudworth keeps running as normal. When you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Which environmental health team covers Cudworth?
That’s Mole Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Cudworth. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
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, along with a quote to put access in.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Cudworth?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Cudworth kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 hotels and B&Bs within about 1.5 miles of central Cudworth. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Cudworth is Surrey 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. Food hygiene inspections in Cudworth are the job of Mole Valley council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Langley Green Hospital about 3.8 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Cudworth, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School or anywhere near Cudworth, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Cudworth is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (15 miles or so).
Work in RH5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Around Cudworth
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. The closest station to Cudworth is Holmwood station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cudworth include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.