Hertfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Furneux Pelham
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Furneux Pelham, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
How we handle TR19 inspection in Furneux Pelham
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. If you have checking the result of a recent clean and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Furneux Pelham: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Furneux Pelham is Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Furneux Pelham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from East Hertfordshire 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Furneux Pelham Church of England School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Furneux Pelham and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our area takes in 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 22 miles away.
TR19 inspection in SG9 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street and The Causeway, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Furneux Pelham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Star Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
FAQs for Furneux Pelham
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Furneux Pelham?
The local authority for Furneux Pelham is East Hertfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come to Furneux Pelham after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay reflects the actual work. 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:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, 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. For a village or hamlet like Furneux Pelham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Towns and villages near Furneux Pelham
What else we do in Furneux Pelham
Why deal with it now?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. A planned visit to Furneux Pelham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Furneux Pelham
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Furneux Pelham
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
What we are most often called out for:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Furneux Pelham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- How VAT is shown on the quote