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TR19 inspections in Tatsfield
TR19 inspection in Tatsfield from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Tatsfield
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Tatsfield and across Greater London a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have uncertainty over how often to clean and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help, from pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks onwards.
In a London area like Tatsfield, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. For a job in Tatsfield, tell us about loading bays, permits, lifts and roof access when you book.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What affects the quote in Tatsfield
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Design faults in the extract system
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Tatsfield
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
TR19 inspection in Tatsfield: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Tatsfield. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Tatsfield sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. 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. London jobs usually start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tandridge Priory about 2.8 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Tatsfield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Titsey Place is about 1.4 miles south-west), access may need planning.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. From the centre of Tatsfield to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Tatsfield among them. We also work in London, around 15 miles away.
TR19 inspection in TN16 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Around Tatsfield
For rail, the closest station is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
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What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Common questions in Tatsfield
Is parking a problem for work in Tatsfield?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Which fire service covers Tatsfield?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for Tatsfield. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.