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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Tower Hamlets, Kent
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Tower Hamlets, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
About our TR19 inspection in Tower Hamlets
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Tower Hamlets and the rest of Kent. The work covers deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are uncertainty over how often to clean and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
In a smaller place like Tower Hamlets, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Tower Hamlets (CT17, CT16, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. 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. For a site near Tower Hamlets, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
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Do you need TR19 inspection in Tower Hamlets?
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
School kitchens, at schools like Priory Fields School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Managing agents and facilities teams in Tower Hamlets
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency data counts about 72 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 44 takeaways and sandwich shops in Tower Hamlets and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. In Tower Hamlets, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a café or takeaway near Dover Priory station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Tower Hamlets, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT17 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Tower Hamlets among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 35 miles away.
Every address in CT17, CT16 and CT15 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Tower Hamlets include the A256, which makes travel easy for TR19 inspection. We also cover Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, that means kitchens and buildings near St Edmund's Catholic School, High Meadow and Dover Grammar School for Girls. Tower Hamlets has its own railway station: Dover Priory station. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- File every inspection report with your certificates
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Tower Hamlets questions
Does the sea air around Tower Hamlets make a difference to TR19 inspection?
It can. Tower Hamlets is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Can you get to a site in Tower Hamlets?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we typically come back within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we will survey first.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.