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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Westbourne, Greater London
TR19 inspection in Westbourne from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
About our TR19 inspection in Westbourne
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Westbourne and across Greater London a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are insurers asking for TR19 evidence and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
In a London area like Westbourne, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Why act early in Westbourne
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Planning ahead in Westbourne lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What we are called out for in Westbourne
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.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
If you run a café or takeaway near London Paddington station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and we clear up before we go. Expect the work in Westbourne to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear the space around the work
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Part by part
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
TR19 inspection in Westbourne: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 85 pubs and bars and about 144 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Westbourne. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Food hygiene inspections in Westbourne are the job of Westminster council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Paddington General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Westbourne, about 0.5 miles north. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School or anywhere near Westbourne, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Across the W2 area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Westbourne is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for TR19 inspection.
Every address in W2, W11 and W9 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Westbourne is on the A404 and A4206, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Westbourne: Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westbourne
Typical jobs here are in premises near Maida Vale School, Abdus Salam Library and Westminster Academy, among other places. You will also find Emslie Horniman's Pleasance (0.8 miles north-west) and Cock and Bottle pub (within half a mile south-west). Westbourne’s nearest station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Paddington General Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Westbourne includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Westbourne
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Westbourne
Which environmental health team covers Westbourne?
Food hygiene inspections in Westbourne are carried out by Westminster council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Westbourne during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 91 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Westbourne. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll fit the work in.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What is post-clean verification?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.