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Nunhead TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Nunhead, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection in Nunhead, done properly
Before any clean in Nunhead, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. The work covers deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and access surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are sites with gaps in their extract records and missing access panels found on survey.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Nunhead, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Never cook with filters missing
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Nunhead
Which council inspects kitchens in Nunhead?
Food hygiene inspections in Nunhead are carried out by Lewisham council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can parking be tricky for a job in Nunhead?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Nunhead.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Kitchen extracts in Nunhead
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 71 pubs and bars and about 5 hotels and B&Bs in and around Nunhead, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading isn’t affected. It’s Lewisham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Nunhead. 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.
If you cook for passing trade around Nunhead station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Ivydale Primary School or anywhere near Nunhead, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. From the centre of Nunhead to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Nunhead is one of them.
Every address in SE15, SE4 and SE14 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Nunhead: Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Near you in Nunhead
In Nunhead, that means kitchens and buildings near The Ivy House, Peckham Rye and Allenby Tutorial Trust. Nunhead has its own railway station: Nunhead station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Nunhead include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
Also near Nunhead
What else we do in Nunhead
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Nunhead
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Church and community hall kitchens, near Saint Antony with Saint Silas or anywhere around Nunhead, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What staff can safely do
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. That is our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.