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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Upper Hale, Surrey
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Upper Hale, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
TR19 inspection in Upper Hale
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Upper Hale and don’t know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. You get readings, photos and a clear view of what’s needed, before any cleaning is booked. Typical jobs include extracts that have never been grease tested and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, across insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
In a smaller place like Upper Hale, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We’ve 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 carry full insurance.
- Place
- Upper Hale (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A site near Upper Hale that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Upper Hale
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Upper Hale
Grease in a duct is flammable 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. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Fleet Community Hospital about 4.3 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
- What hours they’ll be on site
Questions from Upper Hale
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Hale in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 6 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Upper Hale. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Who inspects food businesses in Upper Hale?
Food hygiene inspections in Upper Hale are carried out by Waverley council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
Upper Hale kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 22 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Upper Hale and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Upper Hale falls to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Upper Hale, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Waverley 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Hale School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Historic houses near Upper Hale, such as Farnham Castle about 1.1 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Upper Hale and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: GU9. That includes premises on Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road and nearby roads. You’ll find Upper Hale on the A3016 and B3005, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper Hale
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Farnham Heath End School, Weybourne LNR and The Six Bells pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Everything the job in Upper Hale needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- 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.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays so meals aren’t affected.