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TR19 inspections in Godstone
TR19 inspection for Godstone, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Questions from Godstone
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Godstone?
Godstone is in the area of 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.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Godstone?
That’s Tandridge council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Godstone. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
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.
TR19 inspection in Godstone
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Godstone and the rest of Surrey. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and uncertainty over how often to clean, across post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
Work in a small place like Godstone starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Book the next test on the date in the report
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Godstone before we set off.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Design faults in the extract system
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Godstone
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so panels can be added.
When to call us in Godstone
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.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Caterham Dene Hospital (about 2.5 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Godstone
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Kitchen extracts in Godstone
Food Standards Agency records list about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Godstone, up to about a mile and a half out. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Godstone is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. In Godstone, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tandridge 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.
For schools such as Godstone Village School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Titsey Place is about 4.1 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the RH9 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Godstone is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 17 miles from Godstone.
We cover every part of the RH9 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Godstone include Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Around Godstone
In Godstone, that means kitchens and buildings near The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond. The closest station to Godstone is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.