Essex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Ugley
TR19 inspection for Ugley, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
FAQs for Ugley
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ugley?
Kitchens in Ugley are inspected by Uttlesford council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ugley?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ugley. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
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.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Ugley
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on access surveys, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests.
In a small place like Ugley, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Ugley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Ugley
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Ugley businesses choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Visits to a village like Ugley are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; 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.
Advice
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Nearby places to Ugley
What else we do in Ugley
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
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.
TR19 inspection in Ugley: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Ugley is Essex County 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. In Ugley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Uttlesford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Ugley, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Herts and Essex Hospital about 5.1 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Horham Hall, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Ugley; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ugley is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. For TR19 inspection in and around Ugley, please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Ugley. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Ugley among them. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Every address in CM22 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Patmore Fields and Vicarage Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Ugley, we cover Quendon (1 mile north), Ugley Green (1 mile south-east), Elsenham (2 miles south-east), Henham (2 miles east) and Widdington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Great Notley (15 miles east), Bocking (15 miles east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
Around Ugley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Ugley is Elsenham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.1 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.