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TR19 inspections in Epsom
Our technicians work in Epsom on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
How we price TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
TR19 inspection in Epsom
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are extracts that have never been grease tested and missing TR19 certificates or history.
In a town like Epsom, most of the kitchen extracts we’re asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
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.
- Location
- Epsom (KT19, KT18, KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. We record what can and can’t be reached.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Sites in a town like Epsom rarely need to lose trading hours, as the work fits around them.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Common questions in Epsom
Which fire service covers Epsom?
Fire safety enforcement in Epsom is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Which council inspects kitchens in Epsom?
In Epsom, it’s Epsom and Ewell council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Is Epsom in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Epsom included.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Large or multiple systems take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll plan it.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Epsom
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
What we are most often called out for:
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Fitznells Manor, about 1.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Epsom; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Kitchen extracts in Epsom
The FSA’s data shows about 17 pubs, bars and clubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Epsom. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Epsom is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Epsom are the job of Epsom and Ewell council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
For kitchens close to Epsom station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Epsom General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Epsom, about 0.8 miles south.
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Epsom gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Epsom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of KT19, KT18 and KT17 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road and nearby roads. Epsom is on the A24 and B280, so it’s easy for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Epsom include Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Epsom has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Around Epsom
Around Epsom, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Wellington Public House, Rosebery School and Epsom Common. Epsom has its own railway station: Epsom station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (under half a mile south) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.