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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Dagenham, Greater London
Specialist TR19 inspection for Dagenham: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
About our TR19 inspection in Dagenham
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. We’re often asked to deal with missing TR19 certificates or history and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, on wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and access surveys.
In a London area like Dagenham, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
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.
- Where
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
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 will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Leave it or put it right?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you will not know without measuring. In Dagenham, as across London, ductwork often passes through shared risers and other people’s space.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Questions from Dagenham
Can parking be tricky for a job in Dagenham?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Dagenham during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 44 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Dagenham. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® isn’t 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.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
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 will set the report out to match.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
TR19 inspection in Dagenham: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 10 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Dagenham. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Kitchens in Dagenham get their food hygiene inspections from Barking and Dagenham council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Dagenham is covered by London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St. Peter and St. Paul, or anywhere in Dagenham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Rush Green Hospital (about 1.5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. For TR19 inspection in and around Dagenham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including Dagenham. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Dagenham is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (11 miles or so).
Every address in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place and the roads around them. Being close to the B178, Dagenham is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. If your site is just outside Dagenham, we cover Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Near you in Dagenham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Dagenham Park Community School, Beam Valley Country Park and Cross Keys pub, among other places. Dagenham’s nearest station is Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rush Green Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and The Brewery (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Dagenham include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
How the job changes from site to site
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’s enough.
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Dagenham
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Rainham Hall is about 2 miles south-east), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
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The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Dagenham needs from us.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
- Any permits to work or inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.