Buckinghamshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Gibraltar TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Gibraltar, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Gibraltar
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. Typical jobs include sites with gaps in their extract records and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, on deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Gibraltar, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Why act early in Gibraltar
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Gibraltar a current picture. Planning a trip to Gibraltar ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Gibraltar businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common questions in Gibraltar
Can school kitchens in Gibraltar be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Gibraltar, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Do you work at weekends in Gibraltar?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Gibraltar keeps running as normal. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you work in Gibraltar?
Yes. We cover Gibraltar and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: 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.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
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Do you need TR19 inspection in Gibraltar?
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, so readings are the reliable guide.
What we are most often called out for:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Historic houses near Gibraltar, such as Waddesdon Manor about 3.8 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
What TR19 inspection looks like in Gibraltar
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Gibraltar. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. In Gibraltar, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Buckinghamshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Gibraltar is covered by Buckinghamshire 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St John's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Gibraltar, about 1.4 miles north-east. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of Saints Peter and Paul or elsewhere in Gibraltar, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP17, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover 263 places, and Gibraltar is one of them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of HP17 and HP18 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Gibraltar, we cover Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Gibraltar
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Seven Stars Public House, among other places. The closest station to Gibraltar is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Gibraltar includes Snakemoor.