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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Shalford, Essex
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Shalford and across Essex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Why deal with it now?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. In a place like Shalford, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why Shalford businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
About our TR19 inspection in Shalford
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
Somewhere as small as Shalford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Shalford (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
Grease, kitchens and Shalford
The Food Standards Agency lists about 6 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Shalford. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service covers Shalford. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Shalford are the job of Braintree council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Braintree Community Hospital about 4.2 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Andrew or anywhere around Shalford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Shalford Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Shalford is about 5 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Across the CM7 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Shalford is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 14 miles from Shalford.
TR19 inspection in CM7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Wethersfield Road and Braintree Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Shalford: Sand Hill (1 mile north), Church End (1 mile south), Beazley End (1 mile south-east), Almshouse Green (3 miles north-east) and Bocking Churchstreet (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south), Braintree (5 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (6 miles east) and Great Dunmow (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Shalford
In Shalford, that means kitchens and buildings near The George Public House, among other places. Shalford’s nearest station is Braintree station, about 4.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (4.2 miles south).
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Shalford run smoothly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
For TR19 inspection in Shalford, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
FAQs for Shalford
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Shalford in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Shalford, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Shalford?
Fire safety enforcement in Shalford is handled by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you cover Shalford?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Shalford.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.