Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Henham TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Henham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Henham, done properly
Taking on a kitchen in Henham with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, photos and a clear view of what’s needed, so the next step is based on facts. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and pre-clean surveys, and the jobs we see most are missing access panels found on survey and extracts that have never been grease tested.
In a village or hamlet like Henham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Henham (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Places near Henham
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Why deal with it now?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. Planning a trip to Henham ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Why Henham businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What we are called out for in Henham
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Herts and Essex Hospital about 5.6 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere like Henham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Henham, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Henham
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. 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.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Henham
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Questions from Henham
Can you get to a site in Henham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Henham included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire authority looks after Henham?
Fire safety enforcement in Henham is handled by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
TR19 inspection in Henham: the local picture
Kitchens in Henham get their food hygiene inspections from Uttlesford council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Henham falls to Essex County 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Historic houses near Henham, such as Horham Hall about 2.7 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Henham is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Anywhere in CM22, we can take on TR19 inspection. Henham is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (17 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of CM22 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on High Street, The Row and Crow Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Henham: Elsenham (2 miles south-west), Ugley Green (2 miles south-west), Fuller's End (2 miles south-west), Ugley (2 miles west) and Broxted (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (3 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles east).
Near you in Henham
Around Henham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Cock Inn and the streets around them. Henham’s nearest station is Elsenham station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (4.7 miles south-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Henham include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.