Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Kelvedon Hatch
TR19 inspection for Kelvedon Hatch, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
TR19 inspection in Kelvedon Hatch, done properly
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Kelvedon Hatch and the rest of Essex. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, across pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and deposit thickness tests.
In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Kelvedon Hatch?
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Brentwood Community Hospital about 3.3 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before booking anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
Kelvedon Hatch questions
Can school kitchens in Kelvedon Hatch be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Kelvedon Hatch. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Kelvedon Hatch?
Kelvedon Hatch is in the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. System size and access decide the rest.
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 expects a risk-based approach.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as Kelvedon Hatch, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for 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.
Advice
Grease, kitchens and Kelvedon Hatch
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 pubs and bars across Kelvedon Hatch and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in Kelvedon Hatch get their food hygiene inspections from Brentwood council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Kelvedon Hatch is 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near New Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Kelvedon Hatch, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. School kitchens, at schools like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Kelvedon Hatch and the rest of Essex. We cover 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Chelmsford is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
We work across CM15 and CM14 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
What’s near Kelvedon Hatch
In Kelvedon Hatch, that means kitchens and buildings near The Shepherd Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Kelvedon Hatch is Shenfield station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kelvedon Hatch include Thorndon Park.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests