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TR19 inspections in Finchley
TR19 inspection for Finchley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Finchley
Taking on a kitchen in Finchley with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. If you’re dealing with checking the result of a recent clean and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, we can help, from access surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Finchley, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Finchley kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 33 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Finchley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. London Fire Brigade covers Finchley. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Barnet council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Finchley. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Paul's Finchley or elsewhere in Finchley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Historic houses near Finchley, such as Heath Hall about 1.8 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the N3 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Finchley is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
All of N3, N2, N12 and NW11 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around Finchley include the B1462, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Finchley, we cover Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Around Finchley
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Elephant Inn, Bishop Douglass School and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and the streets around them. You’ll also find Victoria Park (under half a mile north) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east). The closest station to Finchley is New Southgate station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Finchley Memorial Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Grand Arcade (1 mile north). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Finchley needs from us.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’ll tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading is not affected.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
If you need TR19 inspection in Finchley, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Diary the next grease test and clean
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Finchley
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Finchley?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Finchley. 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 do you need to know about parking in Finchley?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Finchley
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Manorside Primary School or anywhere near Finchley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT