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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Scarborough, Medway
TR19 inspection for Scarborough and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
About our TR19 inspection in Scarborough
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. We are often asked to deal with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across wet film thickness tests, access surveys and post-clean checks.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Scarborough (ME1)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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, so the clean covers the whole system. A planned visit to Scarborough is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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What a clean won’t put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Scarborough: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Scarborough?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Scarborough keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Can you get to a site in Scarborough?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Scarborough is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
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.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Scarborough?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Scarborough
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere in Scarborough, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
Kitchen extracts in Scarborough
Food Standards Agency records list about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 6 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Scarborough. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. The fire and rescue service for Scarborough is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council inspect food businesses in Scarborough. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Burham Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Scarborough, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St. Catherine's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Scarborough, about 3.4 miles north-east.
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Scarborough to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 68 places in Medway are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of ME1 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Scarborough
In Scarborough, that means kitchens and buildings near The Windmill pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Scarborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What happens on the day
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. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Scarborough and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading is not affected.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.