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TR19 inspections in Kevington
Our technicians work in Kevington on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Common problems we fix in Kevington
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kevington is Orpington Hospital, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the quote shows VAT
About our TR19 inspection in Kevington
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. If you have missing access panels found on survey and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help, from post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits onwards.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Kevington is usually done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Kevington (BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. That is why we test behind them.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Diary the next grease test and clean
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
Questions from Kevington
Which council inspects kitchens in Kevington?
Kitchens in Kevington are inspected by Bromley council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How do you handle parking and loading in Kevington?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Kevington, and about any building rules on loading. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. We can work from photos and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
How much time does an inspection need?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll plan it.
What happens if it’s left?
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Kevington a current picture. Planning ahead in Kevington lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
One small site or a whole estate, 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.
Why book with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
TR19 inspection around Kevington
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 57 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 30 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Kevington, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Environmental health officers from Bromley council inspect food businesses in Kevington. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Historic houses near Kevington, such as Lullingstone Castle about 3.2 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Manor Oak Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Kevington, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Kevington among them. There’s also a page for London, roughly 13 miles from Kevington.
Every address in BR5 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kevington
In Kevington, that means kitchens and buildings near The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington. For rail, the closest station is St Mary Cray station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Kevington includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Kevington.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.