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Stondon Massey TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Stondon Massey and across Essex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
TR19 inspection in Stondon Massey
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Stondon Massey (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Stondon Massey, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Honest limits
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Stondon Massey
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Stondon Massey: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Stondon Massey?
It’s Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stondon Massey. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you get to a site in Stondon Massey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
When should we have our next grease test?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Stondon Massey
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, so readings are the reliable guide.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Historic houses near Stondon Massey, such as Ingatestone Hall about 4.5 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
- If they look at the system before pricing
Nearby places to Stondon Massey
What else we do in Stondon Massey
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. We record what can and can’t be reached.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Stondon Massey
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Stondon Massey, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Environmental health officers from Brentwood council inspect food businesses in Stondon Massey. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Stondon Massey sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Brentwood Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Stondon Massey, about 4.2 miles south. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Stondon Massey, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Stondon Massey is about 4 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Whatever kind of site you run in Stondon Massey, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Stondon Massey is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of CM15 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Byrd Mead, Soames Mead and Cannons Mead or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Hook End (1 mile south-east), Paslow Wood Common (1 mile north), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile south-west), Doddinghurst Common (2 miles south-west) and Marden Ash (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stondon Massey
The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Willingale Doe (4.8 miles north) and Brentwood Community Hospital (4.2 miles south).