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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Farnham, Surrey
Our technicians work in Farnham on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
TR19 inspection in Farnham, done properly
A fixed schedule does not always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, which is why measurement matters. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. If you have surveys needed before quoting a full clean and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can put it right.
Kitchens in towns like Farnham are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we can’t reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Farnham
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. An inspection now gives a site in Farnham a current picture. The sooner the work is done, the simpler the job for a site in Farnham.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
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.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few pictures of the system and its access points help us plan a visit in Farnham.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
Farnham questions
Can school kitchens in Farnham be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 10 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Farnham. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Farnham?
It’s Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Farnham. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will plan it.
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
TR19 inspection around Farnham
The Food Standards Agency lists about 20 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses as registered food businesses in and around Farnham, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Farnham get their food hygiene inspections from Waverley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Farnham falls to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
School kitchens, at schools like Farnham College for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Fleet Community Hospital about 5.8 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU9 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Farnham is one of them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the GU9 and GU10 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We cover sites on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft and the roads around them. Being close to the A31 and A287, Farnham is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for TR19 inspection.
Near you in Farnham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Moor Park, William Cobbett Public House and Weydon School. There’s a railway station in Farnham itself: Farnham station. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Farnham includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
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When to call us in Farnham
When a site in Farnham changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
If you run a café or takeaway near Farnham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether they’re fully insured