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TR19 inspections in Earl's Court
Specialist TR19 inspection for Earl's Court: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
About our TR19 inspection in Earl's Court
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Earl's Court and do not know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. Typical jobs include systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, across insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and access surveys.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so work in Earl's Court is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Each 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
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Earl's Court saves time on the night.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
TR19 inspection around Earl's Court
There are about 1,299 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 136 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Earl's Court, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Kitchens in Earl's Court get their food hygiene inspections from Kensington and Chelsea council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. London jobs typically start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first.
For kitchens close to West Brompton station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of Earl's Court to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in W14, W8 and SW5 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Earl's Court sits on or near the A3218 and A3220, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. We also cover the places around Earl's Court: West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Around Earl's Court
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Abdus Salam Library, Gwendwr Garden and Courtfield pub and the streets around them. You will also find The Fulham Boys School (less than half a mile west) and Collingham College (within half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Earl's Court itself: West Brompton station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near Earl's Court include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Earl's Court
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Earl's Court is Princess Beatrice Hospital, about less than half a mile south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Earl's Court: your questions answered
How do you handle parking and loading in Earl's Court?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in Earl's Court makes the visit easier to plan. Working overnight, as we often do in London, usually makes it simpler.
Can school kitchens in Earl's Court be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 97 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Earl's Court. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Earl's Court?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Earl's Court
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
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.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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. That’s our job.