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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Enfield, Greater London
TR19 inspection in Enfield from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
How it works
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 pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Managed blocks in London often need contractors booked in ahead, and we’re happy to deal with the agent directly for a site in Enfield.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
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TR19 inspection in Enfield
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, 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. Typical jobs include systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, on insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Enfield is usually done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Enfield (EN1, EN2, N21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Enfield
Grease is 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.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
For kitchens close to Enfield Town station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
TR19 inspection in Enfield: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 111 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 58 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Enfield. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Environmental health officers from Enfield council inspect food businesses in Enfield. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. London jobs normally start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Enfield Grammar School or anywhere near Enfield, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Enfield is St Michaels Hospital, about 0.7 miles north.
Enfield is about 9 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. Across the EN1 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Enfield is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (11 miles or so).
Here we cover the EN1, EN2 and N21 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Lea Road, Farr Road and Cecil Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Enfield include the A110, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Close by, we work in Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south), Enfield Chase (1 mile west), Gordon Hill (1 mile north) and Forty Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
What’s near Enfield
Typical jobs here are in premises near Kings Head pub, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Enfield Town Park and the streets around them. Enfield has its own railway station: Enfield Town station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Enfield (less than half a mile south) and St Michaels Hospital (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Enfield includes Bowyer's Water and Pole Hill.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re 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.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Diary the next grease test and clean
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common questions in Enfield
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Enfield?
Food hygiene inspections in Enfield are carried out by Enfield council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What do you need to know about parking in Enfield?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in Enfield makes the visit easier to plan. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How often should grease be tested?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.