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TR19 inspections in West Brompton
Professional TR19 inspection in and around West Brompton, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Why act early in West Brompton
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. For a site in West Brompton, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in West Brompton
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
About our TR19 inspection in West Brompton
Before any clean in West Brompton, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. Typical jobs include insurers asking for TR19 evidence and checking the result of a recent clean, on deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and access surveys.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In West Brompton, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Honest limits
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in West Brompton saves time on the night.
- 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.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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FAQs for West Brompton
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for West Brompton?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for West Brompton. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around West Brompton out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 76 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of West Brompton. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
How we price TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos 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 typically have a quote within one working day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Grease, kitchens and West Brompton
Food Standards Agency records list about 1,040 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 126 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of West Brompton. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Fire safety in West Brompton falls to London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Commuter trade near West Brompton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School or anywhere near West Brompton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Luke or elsewhere in West Brompton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of West Brompton or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. West Brompton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SW6, SW10 and SW5. Whether your site is on Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. With the A3218 and A3220 close by, West Brompton is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Brompton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The London Oratory School, The Fulham Boys School and Gwendwr Garden, among other places. Also close by are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east) and Coleherne public house (under half a mile north-east). West Brompton has its own railway station: West Brompton station. A little further out are Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around West Brompton includes The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.