Thurrock · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Stanford-le-Hope: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Kitchen extracts in Stanford-le-Hope
Stanford-le-Hope lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 12 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Stanford-le-Hope, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service covers Stanford-le-Hope. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Commuter trade near Stanford-Le-Hope station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Stanford-le-Hope is Basildon University Hospital, about 2.5 miles north.
Stanford-le-Hope is about 3 miles south of Basildon, in Thurrock. Across the SS17 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. 26 places in Thurrock are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page, about 15 miles away.
Work in SS17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on High Street, Church Road and London Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A1013 and A1014, Stanford-le-Hope is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Balstonia (1 mile south-west), Corringham (1 mile east), Horndon on the Hill (1 mile west), Fobbing (2 miles north-east) and Langdon Hills (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Grays (5 miles south-west), South Ockendon (6 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (4 miles south-west), Aveley (8 miles west), Tilbury (5 miles south-west) and South Stifford (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Stanford-le-Hope
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Inn On The Green, Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College and Grove House Wood, among other places. Stanford-le-Hope’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north) and Basildon University Hospital (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve.
About our TR19 inspection in Stanford-le-Hope
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. The work covers deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
Most kitchens in a town like Stanford-le-Hope cannot close for a day, so the work is done after service, overnight or on a closed day. By the next service, the kitchen is ready to cook in again.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Stanford-le-Hope (SS17)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Stanford-le-Hope and across Thurrock. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
When to call us in Stanford-le-Hope
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Church and community hall kitchens, near St John the Evangelist or anywhere around Stanford-le-Hope, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What hours they’ll be on site
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
The process
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 couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Work in Stanford-le-Hope is normally booked after closing, early in the morning or on a closed day.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Stanford-le-Hope
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Stanford-le-Hope during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Stanford-le-Hope, the Food Standards Agency lists about 9 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Stanford-le-Hope?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Stanford-le-Hope gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How we price TR19 inspection
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Book the next test on the date in the report
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.