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Plumstead TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in Plumstead and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Plumstead is normally done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and 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.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
How we handle TR19 inspection in Plumstead
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. If you are dealing with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can put it right, from post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and access surveys onwards.
In a London area like Plumstead, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Plumstead
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Towns and villages near Plumstead
What else we do in Plumstead
TR19 inspection in Plumstead: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 167 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 87 takeaways and sandwich shops across Plumstead and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. The fire and rescue service for Plumstead is London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Greenwich council inspect food businesses in Plumstead. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as South Rise Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; British Hospital for Mothers and Babies is the nearest hospital to Plumstead, about 1.3 miles west.
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Plumstead and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Plumstead among them. We also work in London, around 8 miles away.
Work in SE18, SE28 and E16 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road and the roads around them. You will find Plumstead on the A206, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Plumstead
Around Plumstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Plumstead Manor School and Plumstead Common and the streets around them. Plumstead has its own railway station: Plumstead station. A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Plumstead
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
What we’re called out for in Plumstead
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Commuter trade near Plumstead station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether they recommend a next date
Why it’s worth doing now in Plumstead
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. In Plumstead, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Plumstead businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Every job surveyed first
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
Common questions in Plumstead
What do you need to know about parking in Plumstead?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Plumstead, and about any building rules on loading. Working overnight, as we often do in London, usually makes it simpler.
Do you work at weekends in Plumstead?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Plumstead doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.