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South Kensington TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in South Kensington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
TR19 inspection in South Kensington
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. If you have systems that need surveying before cleaning and missing access panels found on survey, we can put it right.
Kitchens in South Kensington, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In South Kensington, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
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What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. Shared walls, risers and roofs mean a problem at one London site seldom stays put.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Every job surveyed first
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
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What affects the quote in South Kensington
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. We record what can and can’t be reached.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
Kitchen extracts in South Kensington
Food Standards Agency records include about 114 pubs, bars and clubs and about 144 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across South Kensington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. South Kensington is covered by 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. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
A kitchen near West Brompton station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Chapel of St Luke or elsewhere in South Kensington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School or anywhere near South Kensington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the SW3 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Our technicians cover all of SW3, SW7 and SW10 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane and the roads around them. You’ll find South Kensington on the A3217, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Landmarks near South Kensington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to London School of Dramatic Art, Burton’s Court and Anglesea Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (under half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west). For rail, the closest station is West Brompton station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (under half a mile north) and Baynard's Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Serpentine and Campden Hill.
FAQs for South Kensington
Does London parking affect a job in South Kensington?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in South Kensington makes the visit easier to plan. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
Do you work at weekends in South Kensington?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in South Kensington can fit around your hours. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Do you cover South Kensington?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, South Kensington included.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.