Greater London · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Pratt's Bottom
We cover Pratt's Bottom for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
About our TR19 inspection in Pratt's Bottom
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. If you have post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can help, from pre-clean surveys, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits onwards.
In a London area like Pratt's Bottom, 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, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
Nearby places to Pratt's Bottom
Other services in Pratt's Bottom
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Leave it or put it right?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. In a London building, a problem in a duct, damper or fan rarely stays in one unit.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Pratt's Bottom.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- 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.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
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Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Questions from Pratt's Bottom
Do you work at weekends in Pratt's Bottom?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Pratt's Bottom during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Pratt's Bottom, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
TR19 inspection in Pratt's Bottom: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Pratt's Bottom. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Pratt's Bottom is London Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Pratt's Bottom get their food hygiene inspections from Bromley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Commuter trade near Knockholt station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Orpington Hospital (about 1.6 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Pratts Bottom Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. If you need TR19 inspection in Pratt's Bottom, please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Pratt's Bottom included. Pratt's Bottom is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BR6 and TN14 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pratt's Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Hewitt's Chalk Bank and Green Street Green Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.