Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Great Holland
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Great Holland, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Great Holland
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Great Holland and do not know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, so the next step is based on facts. If you are dealing with sites with gaps in their extract records and checking the result of a recent clean, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Work in a small place like Great Holland starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Great Holland
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Great Holland shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Great Holland, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What affects the quote in Great Holland
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. That’s why we test behind them.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Grease, kitchens and Great Holland
At about 2 miles from the coast, Great Holland is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Great Holland. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Great Holland, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tendring council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Kirby Primary Academy or anywhere near Great Holland, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Great Holland (Thorpe Hall is about 2.2 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Great Holland and the rest of Essex. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (32 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CO13. That includes premises on Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Around Great Holland
Around Great Holland, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward. Great Holland’s nearest station is Kirby Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Not far away are Great Holland Pits.
What happens if it’s left?
If a kitchen in Great Holland has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. Planning a trip to Great Holland ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why Great Holland businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Trading since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Places near Great Holland
Other services in Great Holland
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Great Holland run smoothly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Great Holland
Which fire authority looks after Great Holland?
That is Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Is Great Holland within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Great Holland is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.