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TR19 inspections in Tilford Reeds
TR19 inspection for Tilford Reeds and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
How we handle TR19 inspection in Tilford Reeds
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. The work covers deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and post-clean checks, and the jobs we see most are insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and missing TR19 certificates or history.
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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Tilford Reeds
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, so readings are the reliable guide.
What we are most often called out for:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Term dates shape school work: for a school like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What TR19 inspection looks like in Tilford Reeds
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Tilford Reeds, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Tilford Reeds sits within the area of Surrey 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. Kitchens in Tilford Reeds get their food hygiene inspections from Waverley council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Tilford Reeds (Farnham Castle is about 3 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Tilford Reeds, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your site is in the middle of Tilford Reeds or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Tilford Reeds is one of them. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
TR19 inspection in GU10 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Tilford Reeds: Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tilford Reeds
Around Tilford Reeds, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford Reeds includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Tilford Reeds.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Tilford Reeds
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Tilford Reeds and across Surrey. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Why deal with it now?
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Tilford Reeds a current picture. In a place like Tilford Reeds, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Common questions in Tilford Reeds
Do you work overnight in Tilford Reeds?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Tilford Reeds can fit around your hours. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Tilford Reeds?
In Tilford Reeds, it’s Waverley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is Tilford Reeds in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Tilford Reeds.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
What a clean won’t put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.