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TR19 inspections in Haverstock
TR19 inspection for Haverstock and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
How it works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Haverstock is typically out of hours.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
How we handle TR19 inspection in Haverstock
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. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. The work covers wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit.
In a London area like Haverstock, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.

- Where
- Haverstock (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Why deal with it now?
Without readings, you’re guessing when to clean. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. Planning ahead in Haverstock lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Why Haverstock businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- A written report with photos after each visit
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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 the report can go to both.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Haverstock
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Nearby places to Haverstock
Also in Haverstock
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Flag oily drips near the extract
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
TR19 inspection in Haverstock: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 99 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 30 hotels and B&Bs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Haverstock. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. Haverstock is covered by London Fire Brigade. 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Haverstock, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Wellington Hospital is the nearest hospital to Haverstock, about 0.9 miles south-west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Fine Arts College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Haverstock is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Whatever kind of site you run in Haverstock, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Haverstock among them.
All of NW3, NW5 and NW1 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road and the roads around them. We also cover Belsize Park (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Haverstock
Around Haverstock, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and St. Mary's Town and Country School, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south) and The Washington pub (under half a mile north). The nearest railway station is South Hampstead station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wellington Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Haverstock include Adelaide Nature Reserve and Primrose Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. That is why we test behind them.
Haverstock: your questions answered
Does London parking affect a job in Haverstock?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Working overnight, as we often do in London, normally makes it simpler.
Can you work in Haverstock outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Haverstock needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.