Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Little Braxted
One call covers TR19 inspection in Little Braxted, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
TR19 inspection in Little Braxted
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 are on. The work covers post-clean checks, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are missing TR19 certificates or history and uncertainty over how often to clean.
In a village or hamlet like Little Braxted, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Little Braxted (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. A planned visit to Little Braxted is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
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How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 can diagnose it and quote.
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 on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Little Braxted, let us know and we will plan around it.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Advice
What affects the quote in Little Braxted
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Little Braxted questions
Which fire service covers Little Braxted?
Little Braxted is in the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Will you come out to Little Braxted?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
It takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Never cook with filters missing
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Little Braxted kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 35 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 18 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Little Braxted. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Little Braxted sits within the area of 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. It’s Braintree council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Little Braxted. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
For schools such as Maltings Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Little Braxted is about 1 mile east of Witham, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Little Braxted or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 9 miles from Little Braxted.
Our technicians cover all of CM8 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. We also cover Witham (1 mile west), Rivenhall End (1 mile north), Rivenhall (2 miles north), Faulkbourne (3 miles north-west) and Silver End (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles north-west), Maldon (5 miles south), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Wickford (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Little Braxted
In Little Braxted, that means kitchens and buildings near Red Lion Inn and Whet Mead and the streets around them. Little Braxted’s nearest station is Witham station, roughly 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Cressing Temple (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Little Braxted includes Shut Heath Wood.
What we’re called out for in Little Braxted
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Little Braxted, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them