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Kidbrooke TR19 inspection
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Kidbrooke, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That is why we test behind them.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
TR19 inspection in Kidbrooke, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are checking the result of a recent clean and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records.
Kitchens in Kidbrooke, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re 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.
- Where
- Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9, SE18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Kidbrooke
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Kidbrooke out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 49 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kidbrooke, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Is parking a problem for work in Kidbrooke?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in Kidbrooke makes the visit easier to plan. Working overnight, as we often do in London, normally makes it simpler.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, as suits the job.
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What affects the quote in Kidbrooke
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
What a clean will not put right
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Kidbrooke needs from us.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Common problems we fix in Kidbrooke
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Henwick Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
TR19 inspection around Kidbrooke
The Food Standards Agency lists about 30 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses in and around Kidbrooke, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Kidbrooke falls to London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
If you cook for passing trade around Kidbrooke station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Barnabas or anywhere around Kidbrooke, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Kidbrooke is about 2 miles north of Eltham, in Greater London. Whatever kind of site you run in Kidbrooke, 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, and Kidbrooke is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (6 miles or so).
Every address in SE3, SE9 and SE18 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Brome Road, Briset Road and Nesbit Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Well Hall (1 mile south-east), Shooter's Hill (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile south), Horn Park (1 mile south-west) and Blackheath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Kidbrooke
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Thomas Tallis School, The Halley Academy and Eltham Common, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kidbrooke station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brook General Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.