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TR19 Inspection in Gubbion's Green
TR19 inspection for Gubbion's Green, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
TR19 inspection in Gubbion's Green
Before any clean in Gubbion's Green, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. Typical jobs include ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and checking the result of a recent clean, on post-clean checks, access surveys and deposit 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. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Gubbion's Green
Do you work overnight in Gubbion's Green?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Gubbion's Green needn’t be disturbed. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you get to a site in Gubbion's Green?
Yes, Gubbion's Green is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What is post-clean verification?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
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Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Gubbion's Green
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
What we are most often called out for:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; William Julien Courtauld Hospital is the nearest hospital to Gubbion's Green, about 3.2 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Gubbion's Green.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Leave it or put it right?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. If the system at a site near Gubbion's Green fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Gubbion's Green businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
If you need TR19 inspection in Gubbion's Green, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
TR19 inspection around Gubbion's Green
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs and bars in and around Gubbion's Green, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Gubbion's Green is covered by Essex County 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. Kitchens in Gubbion's Green get their food hygiene inspections from Chelmsford council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For schools such as Great Leighs Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Gubbion's Green or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. We also work in Chelmsford, around 7 miles away.
Every address in CM3 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Gubbion's Green include Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
What’s near Gubbion's Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Castle pub. The closest station to Gubbion's Green is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.