Buckinghamshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Latimer
TR19 inspection for Latimer, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Latimer
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and checking the result of a recent clean, across access surveys, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits.
For a kitchen in or near Latimer, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Latimer (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Nearby places to Latimer
What else we do in Latimer
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Latimer
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy every part is to reach
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Latimer and across Buckinghamshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Grease, kitchens and Latimer
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Latimer. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Buckinghamshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Latimer. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Latimer. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Amersham Hospital is the nearest hospital to Latimer, about 3.1 miles south-west. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere in Latimer, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Sites in Latimer get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Latimer is one of 263 towns, villages and districts in Buckinghamshire where we work for TR19 inspection. Our London page covers sites nearby (23 miles or so).
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west), Chenies (1 mile east), Flaunden (2 miles north-east), Belsize (2 miles north-east) and Chorleywood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).
Near you in Latimer
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Dr Challoner's High School. For rail, the closest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 1 mile south. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
When to call us in Latimer
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Chenies Manor House is about 1.1 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether they’re fully insured
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Latimer
Which environmental health team covers Latimer?
Kitchens in Latimer are inspected by Buckinghamshire council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Latimer during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Latimer. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Normally, 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.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. The timing of a visit to Latimer is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.