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TR19 inspections and grease testing in High Roding, Essex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in High Roding, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
About our TR19 inspection in High Roding
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you have kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- High Roding (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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. All told, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. In a small place like High Roding, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
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, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
For TR19 inspection in High Roding, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Why act early in High Roding
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to High Roding is calmer for everyone.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Kitchen extracts in High Roding
It’s Uttlesford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in High Roding. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in High Roding 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in High Roding, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Barrington Hall is about 3.4 miles west), access may need planning.
High Roding is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whatever kind of site you run in High Roding, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. High Roding is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 9 miles from High Roding.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on The Street, Owers Place and Broadfield and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Great Canfield (1 mile west), Roundbush Green (2 miles south-west), Keeres Green (2 miles south), High Easter (2 miles south-east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south) and Witham (13 miles east).
Near you in High Roding
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Old Lamb (Public House), among other places. High Roding’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills.
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What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in High Roding
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
Common questions in High Roding
Do you work in villages like High Roding?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, High Roding included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you come to High Roding after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in High Roding does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and photos after the work, whoever did the clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.