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TR19 Inspection in Fetcham
TR19 inspection for Fetcham and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
TR19 inspection in Fetcham
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is 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. We are often asked to deal with ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, on access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
Kitchens around a place like Fetcham are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Around Fetcham, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- 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 photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag oily drips near the extract
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Surrey. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
What we’re called out for in Fetcham
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 in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Where a hall near Church of St. Mary, or anywhere in Fetcham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether they recommend a next date
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
What affects the quote in Fetcham
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Grease, kitchens and Fetcham
There are about 42 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 20 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Fetcham, 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. Environmental health officers from Mole Valley council inspect food businesses in Fetcham. 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. Fire safety in Fetcham 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.
Polesden Lacey, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Fetcham; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Headley Court is the nearest hospital to Fetcham, about 3.4 miles east.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT22, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Fetcham among them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (10 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: KT22 and KT23. That includes premises on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road and the roads around them. Fetcham is on the B2122, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fetcham
Typical jobs here are in premises near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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.
Fetcham: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Fetcham?
The local authority for Fetcham is Mole Valley council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Fetcham?
Fire safety enforcement in Fetcham is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.