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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Teddington, Greater London
TR19 inspection for Teddington, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Teddington
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. If you have missing access panels found on survey and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can put it right, from access surveys, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits onwards.
Kitchens in Teddington, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each 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.
- Location
- Teddington (TW11, TW12, TW2, TW1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Teddington
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Teddington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Teddington
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Grease, kitchens and Teddington
Food Standards Agency records include about 41 bars, pubs and nightclubs in Teddington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kitchens in Teddington get their food hygiene inspections from Richmond-Upon-Thames council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Teddington is covered by London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Teddington is Teddington Memorial Hospital, about less than half a mile west. A kitchen near Teddington station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Teddington is about 5 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For TR19 inspection in and around Teddington, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Teddington. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for London, roughly 11 miles from Teddington.
All of TW11, TW12, TW2 and TW1 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Station Road, High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Teddington sits on or near the A311 and A313, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. We also cover Strawberry Hill (1 mile north), Fulwell (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile north-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Teddington
In Teddington, that means kitchens and buildings near Bushy Park, Turing House School and Newland House School. There’s a railway station in Teddington itself: Teddington station. Nearby you will also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (within half a mile west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ham Lands and Kew Gardens Lake.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Questions from Teddington
Which council inspects kitchens in Teddington?
The local authority for Teddington is Richmond-Upon-Thames council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is parking a problem for work in Teddington?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site, and we clear up before we go. In Teddington, as across London, we typically work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Design faults in the extract system
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Teddington
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.