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East Wickham TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in East Wickham. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in East Wickham, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you’re dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can help.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in East Wickham 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in East Wickham
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
If you run a café or takeaway near Welling station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In East Wickham, as across London, we typically work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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How we price TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
If you need TR19 inspection in East Wickham, 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 normally follows within one working day.
Why act early in East Wickham
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Every month a London system goes without attention adds to what has to be done later.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in East Wickham
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
TR19 inspection in East Wickham: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 36 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of East Wickham. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. East Wickham sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In East Wickham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Greenwich council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in East Wickham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to East Wickham is Memorial Hospital, about 1.3 miles west.
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in East Wickham, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small. Our London page covers sites nearby (8 miles or so).
All of DA16, SE18 and SE2 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside East Wickham, we cover Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East Wickham
Around East Wickham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Welling School and Shoulder of Mutton Green, among other places. East Wickham has its own railway station: Welling station. A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Common questions in East Wickham
Can the work in East Wickham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in East Wickham needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire authority looks after East Wickham?
That is London Fire Brigade. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. 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.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What your team can do, and what needs 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.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.