Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Tolleshunt Major TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Tolleshunt Major and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
How we handle TR19 inspection in Tolleshunt Major
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. Typical jobs include extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and parts of the system left out of past cleans, on deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and post-clean checks.
In a village or hamlet like Tolleshunt Major, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Tolleshunt Major (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Tolleshunt Major
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. 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.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Tolleshunt Major knowing what to expect.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Questions from Tolleshunt Major
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Tolleshunt Major?
It can. Salt air reaches Tolleshunt Major, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Do you work at weekends in Tolleshunt Major?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
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 insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, photos and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Do you work in Tolleshunt Major?
Yes. We work in Tolleshunt Major and the rest of Essex, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Places near Tolleshunt Major
Also in Tolleshunt Major
Grease, kitchens and Tolleshunt Major
The coast is only about 3 miles from Tolleshunt Major. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Tolleshunt Major. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Tolleshunt Major get their food hygiene inspections from Maldon council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Layer Marney Tower, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Tolleshunt Major; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Tolleshunt Major, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Tolleshunt Major is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Tolleshunt Major and the rest of Essex. Tolleshunt Major is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. Chelmsford is in our area too, around 12 miles away.
We cover every part of CM9 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Local streets include Beckingham Street, Bakers Lane and Witham Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Little Totham (1 mile north-west), Goldhanger (1 mile south), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles east), Totham Hill (2 miles west) and Oxley Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tolleshunt Major
In Tolleshunt Major, that means kitchens and buildings near The Swan pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Tolleshunt Major include Chigborough Lakes.
What a clean will not put right
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Tolleshunt Major
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
Why deal with it now?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. A fault that closes a site in a village like Tolleshunt Major affects everyone who depends on it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
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