Greater London · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Silvertown
Our technicians work in Silvertown on TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Why act early in Silvertown
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. In a London building, a problem in a duct, damper or fan rarely stays in one unit.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Silvertown
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
TR19 inspection in Silvertown
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. If you’re dealing with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, we can put it right, from deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits onwards.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Silvertown is usually done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Never cook with filters missing
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Nearby places to Silvertown
What else we do in Silvertown
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Silvertown
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Britannia Village Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Common questions in Silvertown
Which council inspects kitchens in Silvertown?
The local authority for Silvertown is Newham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire authority looks after Silvertown?
That is London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Silvertown?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Silvertown kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 269 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 108 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Silvertown. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected. Kitchens in Silvertown get their food hygiene inspections from Newham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A hospital like Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital, about 0.9 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Barnabas' Church or elsewhere in Silvertown, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Across the E16 area, we can take on TR19 inspection. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in E16, SE10 and SE7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Silvertown include West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Silvertown
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Anchor & Hope pub, Thames Barrier Park and The Royal Docks Community School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Charlton Athletic Museum (1 mile south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Silvertown includes Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Before any visit in Silvertown, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.