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TR19 Inspection in Ewhurst
Specialist TR19 inspection for Ewhurst: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
About our TR19 inspection in Ewhurst
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 access surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records.
Work in a small place like Ewhurst starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ewhurst.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Related advice
Why act early in Ewhurst
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Ewhurst a current picture. In a small place like Ewhurst, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why Ewhurst businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Grease, kitchens and Ewhurst
It’s Waverley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ewhurst. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Ewhurst sits within the area of 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.
Where a hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Ewhurst, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU6 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Ewhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for TR19 inspection. We also work in Guildford, about 9 miles from Ewhurst.
We work across GU6 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Ewhurst is on the B2127, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Ewhurst include Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ewhurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Sayer's Croft LNR, Bulls Head pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
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How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Common problems we fix in Ewhurst
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of insurance
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Ewhurst questions
Who inspects food businesses in Ewhurst?
In Ewhurst, it’s Waverley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can school kitchens in Ewhurst be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Ewhurst, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays so meals aren’t affected.