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TR19 inspections in Mottingham
Looking for TR19 inspection in Mottingham? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection in Mottingham, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about sites with gaps in their extract records and confirming a clean reached the whole system.
Kitchens in Mottingham, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so it can be fixed before the clean.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Mottingham kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 82 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 49 takeaways and sandwich shops in Mottingham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Kitchens in Mottingham get their food hygiene inspections from Lewisham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Marvels Lane Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Eltham Community Hospital (about 1.3 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Whatever kind of site you run in Mottingham, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Mottingham is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for TR19 inspection. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Every address in SE9, SE12 and BR1 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Mottingham, we cover Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Mottingham
In Mottingham, that means kitchens and buildings near Colfe's School, Chinbrook Meadows and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, among other places. The closest station to Mottingham is Grove Park station, about 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Towns and villages near Mottingham
Also in Mottingham
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Mottingham
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Jubilee International Church, or anywhere in Mottingham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What hours they’ll be on site
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How it works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. In Mottingham, as across London, we typically work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Mottingham: your questions answered
Does London parking affect a job in Mottingham?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Mottingham out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 21 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Mottingham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.