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Merton Park TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Merton Park and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
TR19 inspection in Merton Park, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. Common call-outs are for checking the result of a recent clean and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Merton Park is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Merton Park (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Merton Park
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Mary's Church or elsewhere in Merton Park, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
How we price TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Merton Park.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
Merton Park kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 27 pubs and bars and about 6 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Merton Park. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Merton council inspect food businesses in Merton Park. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Merton Park is covered by London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a café or takeaway near South Merton station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. School kitchens, at schools like Merton Park Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Merton Park is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From the centre of Merton Park to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, about 8 miles from Merton Park.
TR19 inspection in SW19, SW20 and SM4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Mina Road, Manor Road and Cecil Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Merton Park: Wimbledon Chase (1 mile west), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-west) and Crooked Billet (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Merton Park
Around Merton Park, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Wibbas Down Inn, Morden Hall Park and Wimbledon School of Art, among other places. For rail, the closest station is South Merton station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are St George's Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
FAQs for Merton Park
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Merton Park during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 36 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Merton Park. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do you work overnight in Merton Park?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Merton Park needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and pictures. It works whoever carried out the clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take 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 information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.