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TR19 Inspection in Old Coulsdon
TR19 inspection across Old Coulsdon and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Old Coulsdon
A fixed schedule does not always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, which is why measurement matters. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits, and people most often call us about cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit.
In a London area like Old Coulsdon, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If your building in Old Coulsdon has sign-in rules, permits or key holders, mention them when you book.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
When to call us in Old Coulsdon
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, so readings are the reliable guide.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
For schools such as Keston Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
For TR19 inspection in Old Coulsdon, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Questions from Old Coulsdon
Is parking a problem for work in Old Coulsdon?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Working overnight, as we often do in London, normally makes it simpler.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Old Coulsdon out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Old Coulsdon, the Food Standards Agency lists about 15 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we will book around them.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to 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 give you a fixed quote.
Why deal with it now?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. It’s better booked as a planned job in Old Coulsdon than handled as an emergency.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Old Coulsdon
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Old Coulsdon and across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Grease, kitchens and Old Coulsdon
Food Standards Agency data counts about 22 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 12 takeaways in Old Coulsdon 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. Kitchens in Old Coulsdon get their food hygiene inspections from Croydon council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Old Coulsdon falls to London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St John the Evangelist or anywhere around Old Coulsdon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Addington Palace is about 5 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Old Coulsdon gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Old Coulsdon among them. For sites nearby, see our London page (14 miles or so).
Work in CR5, CR3 and CR8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Coulsdon
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Sunnydown School, Dollypers Hill and The Tudor Rose pub. Old Coulsdon’s nearest station is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.