Surrey · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Mimbridge
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Mimbridge and across Surrey. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
TR19 inspection in Mimbridge
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Mimbridge and the rest of Surrey. If you have surveys needed before quoting a full clean and confirming a clean reached the whole system, we can put it right.
In a small place like Mimbridge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Mimbridge (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Mimbridge
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Woking High School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of insurance
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Questions from Mimbridge
Which fire authority looks after Mimbridge?
Fire safety enforcement in Mimbridge is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work at weekends in Mimbridge?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Leave it or put it right?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Mimbridge rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Mimbridge
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
TR19 inspection in Mimbridge: the local picture
There are about 25 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 8 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Mimbridge, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Mimbridge is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Woking council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Mimbridge. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like Woking Community Hospital, about 2 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Historic houses near Mimbridge, such as Botleys Mansion about 3.1 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Sites in Mimbridge get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Mimbridge is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 6 miles from Mimbridge.
Our technicians cover all of the GU24 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Local streets include Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. With the A3046 close by, Mimbridge is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Mimbridge: Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Mimbridge
Typical jobs here are in premises near Horsell CofE Aided Junior School, The Cricketers Public House and Milford Green and Coxhill Green. Mimbridge’s nearest station is Woking station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Mimbridge includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Nearby places to Mimbridge
What else we do in Mimbridge
How the visit 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. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Mimbridge can be planned properly.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.