Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Hornestreet TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Hornestreet, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Hornestreet
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Hornestreet and the rest of Essex. The work covers access surveys, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning.
In a village or hamlet like Hornestreet, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
The report is your 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, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Hornestreet (CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. In a small place like Hornestreet, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Common problems we fix in Hornestreet
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Castle House, about 2.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Hornestreet; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What insurance they carry
Hornestreet questions
Can you work in Hornestreet outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Hornestreet doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which fire service covers Hornestreet?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hornestreet. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we normally come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
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 much does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Leave it or put it right?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hornestreet
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
TR19 inspection around Hornestreet
Kitchens in Hornestreet get their food hygiene inspections from Colchester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Hornestreet is 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.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Langham Primary School or anywhere near Hornestreet, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hornestreet is Severalls Hospital, about 3 miles south-west.
Hornestreet is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Hornestreet gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Hornestreet is one of them. Chelmsford is in our area too, around 24 miles away.
TR19 inspection in CO4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Langham (1 mile south-west), Boxted Cross (1 mile west), Boxted (1 mile west), Lamb Corner (2 miles east) and Workhouse Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (14 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (13 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hornestreet
Typical jobs here are in premises near Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Munnings Museum (2.4 miles east) and Severalls Hospital (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Westhouse Wood.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Towns and villages near Hornestreet
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What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
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’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.