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TR19 inspections in Soho
TR19 inspection for Soho and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Soho
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. Typical jobs include sites with gaps in their extract records and missing access panels found on survey, across wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
In a London area like Soho, 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. In Soho, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
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When to call us in Soho
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Where a hall near St Anne's Church, or anywhere in Soho, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a survey comes first
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Questions from Soho
Which fire service covers Soho?
That is London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Soho?
The local authority for Soho is Westminster council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Soho?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
TR19 inspection around Soho
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 369 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 237 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Soho. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. It’s Westminster council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Soho. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Soho falls to London Fire Brigade. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For kitchens close to Tottenham Court Road station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. School kitchens, at schools like Soho Parish CofE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in W1F, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Soho is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Every address in W1F, W1T and W1D is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Soho is on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to get to for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Soho: West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Soho
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bar Soho, St Anne's Churchyard and Harris Westminster Sixth Form, among other places. You will also find LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and London Library (0.5 miles south-west). Soho has its own railway station: Tottenham Court Road station. Nearby you will also find Kingly Court (within half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Soho includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
How we price TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Soho is typically out of hours.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.