Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Mayland TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Mayland and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. Visits to a village like Mayland are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Mayland
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are checking the result of a recent clean and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Mayland (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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When to call us in Mayland
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
In and around Mayland, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Managing agents and facilities teams in Mayland
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.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Mayland and across Essex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Mayland
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
FAQs for Mayland
Can you come to Mayland after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Mayland doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you work in villages like Mayland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
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 Mayland a current picture. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Mayland rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition we find in the survey
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We do not publish a 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 start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Mayland
Mayland lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food Standards Agency data counts about 7 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Mayland and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Mayland sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
School kitchens, at schools like Maylandsea Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Mayland is about 5 miles south-east of Maldon, in Essex. Sites in Mayland get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Mayland is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex we cover for commercial clients. Chelmsford is in our area too, about 12 miles from Mayland.
TR19 inspection in CM3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Thrumble Close, Fels Way and Teal Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Mayland: Maylandsea (1 mile north-west), Latchingdon (2 miles south-west), Althorne (2 miles south), Mundon (3 miles west) and Ostend (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (15 miles north), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Basildon (15 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west) and Billericay (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Mayland
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Mayland Mill Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Althorne station, about 2.5 miles south. The countryside around Mayland includes Northey Island.