Surrey · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Forest Green
We cover Forest Green for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
How we handle TR19 inspection in Forest Green
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers post-clean checks, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
In a small place like Forest Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Forest Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Grease, kitchens and Forest Green
At about 27 miles from central London, Forest Green sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Kitchens in Forest Green get their food hygiene inspections from Mole Valley council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
In and around Forest Green, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report. Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity or anywhere around Forest Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your site is in the middle of Forest Green or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Forest Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for TR19 inspection. We also work in Guildford, about 10 miles from Forest Green.
Every address in RH5 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Horsham Road and Ockley Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Forest Green, we cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Forest Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Parrot pub and Wallis Wood and the streets around them. Forest Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Forest Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Forest Green before we set off.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Forest Green
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What state the system is in
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need TR19 inspection in Forest Green, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Forest Green
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Forest Green and across Surrey. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Why act early in Forest Green
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 Forest Green a current picture. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Forest Green businesses choose us
- We are fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common questions in Forest Green
Can school kitchens in Forest Green be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Forest Green. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which fire service covers Forest Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Forest Green is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
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.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How long does grease testing take?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Large or multiple systems take longer, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will plan it.
How often should grease be tested?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
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Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.