Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Lamb Corner TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Lamb Corner and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Lamb Corner
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. 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 surveys needed before quoting a full clean and sites with gaps in their extract records, across deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits.
In a small place like Lamb Corner, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Lamb Corner (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Lamb Corner run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Common problems we fix in Lamb Corner
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Castle House is about 0.9 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
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Common questions in Lamb Corner
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Lamb Corner?
That’s Colchester council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Lamb Corner. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can the work in Lamb Corner be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Lamb Corner needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Is Lamb Corner in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Lamb Corner, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
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
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For TR19 inspection in Lamb Corner, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
TR19 inspection in Lamb Corner: the local picture
Look up Lamb Corner on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 7 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Lamb Corner and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. In Lamb Corner, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Colchester council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Lamb Corner is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Lamb Corner is Severalls Hospital, about 4 miles south-west. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Lamb Corner, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Lamb Corner is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Every kind of commercial site in Lamb Corner, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Lamb Corner is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 25 miles from Lamb Corner.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CO7. Whether your site is on Grove Hill, Monk's Lane and Birchwood Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Lamb Corner, we cover Dedham Heath (1 mile east), Ardleigh Heath (1 mile south), Dedham (1 mile north-east), Ardleigh (2 miles south) and Hornestreet (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (14 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Lamb Corner
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Anchor Inn, among other places. The closest station to Lamb Corner is Manningtree station, about 2.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Munnings Museum (0.9 miles east) and Severalls Hospital (4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cattawade Marshes.
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep to the recommended interval
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.