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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Royal Docks, Greater London
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Royal Docks, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
How we handle TR19 inspection in Royal Docks
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. If you are dealing with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can help.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so work in Royal Docks is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Royal Docks needs from us.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Royal Docks, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Royal Docks
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 25 pubs and bars and about 16 hotels and guest houses in Royal Docks and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. Royal Docks is covered by London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Where a hall near Church of the Ascension, or anywhere in Royal Docks, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Royal Docks is Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital, about less than half a mile north-west.
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. From the centre of Royal Docks to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Royal Docks is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for commercial clients. Our London page covers sites nearby (6 miles or so).
TR19 inspection in E16 and E6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. With the A1020 close by, Royal Docks is simple for us to get to at any hour. Other places close to Royal Docks include Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
What’s near Royal Docks
Typical jobs here are in premises near Royal Docks Academy, Beckton District Park and The Royal Docks Community School. Royal Docks’s nearest station is Custom House station, about 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and North Woolwich Old Station Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Royal Docks include Gilbert's Pit.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Royal Docks
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The scale of the work
- The times the site is available
- The number of sites or systems
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
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 send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Royal Docks
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Royal Docks during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Royal Docks, the Food Standards Agency lists about 51 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Royal Docks?
Fire safety enforcement in Royal Docks is handled by London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we typically come back within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we will survey first.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What we’re called out for in Royal Docks
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
A kitchen near Custom House station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How VAT is shown on the quote
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits