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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Downham, Greater London
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Downham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Missing access panels found on survey
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
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.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
About our TR19 inspection in Downham
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Downham and do not know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. You get readings, pictures and a clear view of what’s needed, before any cleaning is booked. If you are dealing with sites with gaps in their extract records and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can help, from deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and access surveys onwards.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Downham is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
For TR19 inspection in Downham, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Downham
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.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Towns and villages near Downham
What else we do in Downham
TR19 inspection in Downham: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 24 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and B&Bs in and around Downham, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Downham get their food hygiene inspections from Lewisham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bromley Hospital about 2.1 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Rangefield Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR1, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Downham is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 7 miles from Downham.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BR1, SE6 and SE12. We cover sites on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Around Downham
Around Downham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Holy Trinity College Bromley, Downham Fields and Bonus Pastor Catholic College. Downham’s nearest station is Grove Park station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Glades (1.6 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Downham saves time on the night.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Downham: your questions answered
Does London parking affect a job in Downham?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Downham, and about any building rules on loading. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Downham out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 22 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Downham. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
When to call us in Downham
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Barnabas or anywhere around Downham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed