Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Higham, Essex
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Higham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Higham
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
About our TR19 inspection in Higham
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We are often asked to deal with extracts that have never been grease tested and checking the result of a recent clean, on insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Higham (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Higham
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
A hospital like Severalls Hospital, about 5.2 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
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What affects the quote in Higham
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- A single visit or a regular plan
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Common questions in Higham
Which fire service covers Higham?
Fire safety enforcement in Higham is handled by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can the work in Higham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Higham keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, so the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. System size and access decide the rest.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Kitchen extracts in Higham
About 56 miles out from central London, Higham is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Higham is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Castle House is about 2.6 miles south-east), access may need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Stratford St Mary Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Higham is about 7 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Sites in Higham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. 644 places in Essex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 26 miles from Higham.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Stratford St Mary (1 mile south-east), Thorington Street (1 mile west), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east), Withermarsh Green (2 miles north-west) and Dedham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles south-west), Halstead (14 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
Around Higham
Around Higham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Swan Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Manningtree station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Severalls Hospital (5.2 miles south-west) and Little Wenham Castle (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Higham includes Cattawade Marshes.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. With notice, the visit to Higham can be fitted around your bookings and events.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fully insured
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. For a village or hamlet like Higham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.