Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Pleshey TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in Pleshey and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
TR19 inspection in Pleshey, done properly
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. If you are dealing with systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can help.
In a small place like Pleshey, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. 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
- Pleshey (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Pleshey
What else we do in Pleshey
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Pleshey, let us know and we will plan around it.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
What TR19 inspection looks like in Pleshey
Food hygiene inspections in Pleshey are the job of Chelmsford council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. At about 30 miles from central London, Pleshey sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Pleshey is Broomfield Hospital, about 3.1 miles south-east.
Pleshey is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Sites in Pleshey get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Pleshey is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (6 miles or so).
TR19 inspection in CM3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on The Street, Back Lane and Woolmers Mead and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Ford End (2 miles north-east), Howe Street (2 miles east), Hartford End (2 miles north-east), North End (3 miles north) and Chatham Green (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
Around Pleshey
In Pleshey, that means kitchens and buildings near The Leather Bottle Public House. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Little Waltham Meadows.
Why act early in Pleshey
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Pleshey is calmer for everyone.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Trading since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What we’re called out for in Pleshey
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of Holy Trinity or anywhere around Pleshey, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Pleshey questions
Do you work in villages like Pleshey?
Yes, Pleshey is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Pleshey?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Pleshey keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Never cook with filters missing
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.