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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stocks Green, Essex
For TR19 inspection in Stocks Green, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Stocks Green
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
TR19 inspection in Stocks Green, done properly
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Stocks Green and across Essex a clear record of the system’s condition. We are often asked to deal with systems that need surveying before cleaning and missing access panels found on survey, across pre-clean surveys, access surveys and post-clean checks.
For a kitchen in or near Stocks Green, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Stocks Green (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Stocks Green and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Stocks Green
Do you cover smaller places like Stocks Green?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Stocks Green is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green are carried out by Braintree council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
As a guide, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Why survey before a clean?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. It lets us plan the clean and give you a fixed quote.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few photos and any previous report.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.
Kitchen extracts in Stocks Green
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 pubs, bars and clubs in Stocks Green and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for Stocks Green is Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green 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. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Stocks Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. School kitchens, at schools like Feering Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Stocks Green is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Stocks Green gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Stocks Green is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 13 miles from Stocks Green.
We work across the CO5 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If your site is just outside Stocks Green, we cover Skye Green (1 mile north), Feering (1 mile south), Surrex (1 mile north), Broad Green (1 mile north) and Little Tey (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (9 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Stocks Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Bell Inn, Honywood Community Science School and Brockwell Meadows and the streets around them. The closest station to Stocks Green is Kelvedon station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Birch Castle (4.2 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Stocks Green include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Stocks Green
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. A planned visit to Stocks Green is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stocks Green
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What we’re called out for in Stocks Green
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so panels can be fitted.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
Layer Marney Tower, about 4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Stocks Green; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether VAT is included
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Stocks Green and across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.