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TR19 inspections in New Eltham
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in New Eltham and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection in New Eltham
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. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers insurer audits, deposit thickness tests and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in New Eltham, that typically means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
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. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. In New Eltham, as across London, we normally 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 can’t reach.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Nearby places to New Eltham
What else we do in New Eltham
Kitchen extracts in New Eltham
The FSA’s data shows about 28 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of New Eltham. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. New Eltham sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in New Eltham get their food hygiene inspections from Greenwich council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Wyborne Primary School or anywhere near New Eltham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in New Eltham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. From the centre of New Eltham 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, large and small. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 8 miles away.
TR19 inspection in SE9, DA15 and BR7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside New Eltham, we cover Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Around New Eltham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Elmstead Wood and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in New Eltham itself: New Eltham station. Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Leave it or put it right?
Sites in New Eltham that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Common questions in New Eltham
Which environmental health team covers New Eltham?
That is Greenwich council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in New Eltham. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Does London parking affect a job in New Eltham?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in New Eltham makes the visit easier to plan. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Why survey before a clean?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. System size and access decide the rest.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Do you need TR19 inspection in New Eltham?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Eltham Community Hospital about 1.1 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the price is fixed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.