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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sutton, Kent
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Sutton, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
About our TR19 inspection in Sutton
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. If you’re dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can put it right.
In a small place like Sutton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Sutton (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system, and we clear up before we go. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Sutton before we set off.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Sutton, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
What TR19 inspection looks like in Sutton
Sutton is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Sutton is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Food hygiene inspections in Sutton are the job of Dover council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sutton is Royal Victoria Hospital, about 4.9 miles south. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Walmer Castle is about 2.6 miles east), access may need planning.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. For TR19 inspection in and around Sutton, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Sutton included. Sutton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (36 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of CT15 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Vale Road and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Around Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Sutton
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Sutton?
It can. Salt air reaches Sutton, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Can you come to Sutton after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Sutton keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
What we’re called out for in Sutton
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Where a hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Sutton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
How we price TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.