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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Elmstead, Greater London
Specialist TR19 inspection for Elmstead: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
TR19 inspection in Elmstead
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, photos and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. Common call-outs are for extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
Kitchens in Elmstead, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Elmstead (BR7, BR1, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Common problems we fix in Elmstead
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
A kitchen near Elmstead Woods station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The scale of the work
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why it’s worth doing now in Elmstead
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Elmstead is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Elmstead
There are about 61 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 28 takeaways and sandwich shops in Elmstead and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Fire safety in Elmstead falls to London Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Elmstead is Bromley Hospital, about 1.8 miles south-west. For schools such as Bullers Wood School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Elmstead is about 1 mile west of Chislehurst, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Elmstead or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Elmstead is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for TR19 inspection. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of BR7, BR1 and SE9 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Yester Road, Walden Road and Downs Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Elmstead, we cover Chislehurst (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south), Widmore (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Around Elmstead
Typical jobs here are in premises near Red Hill Primary School, The Queens Head pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley. There’s a railway station in Elmstead itself: Elmstead Woods station. A little further out are The Glades (1.6 miles south-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Elmstead includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Common questions in Elmstead
Does London parking affect a job in Elmstead?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Elmstead, and about any building rules on loading. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit normally gets round them.
Can a school canteen extract in Elmstead be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 13 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Elmstead. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.