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TR19 inspections in Woolwich
One call covers TR19 inspection in Woolwich: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Woolwich
Taking on a kitchen in Woolwich with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, photos and a clear view of what’s needed, so the next step is based on facts. If you’re dealing with checking the result of a recent clean and parts of the system left out of past cleans, we can help.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Woolwich, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Woolwich
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
For schools such as Mulgrave Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Woolwich is typically out of hours.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Woolwich, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
What TR19 inspection looks like in Woolwich
Food Standards Agency data counts about 192 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 90 takeaways and sandwich shops in Woolwich 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. Fire safety in Woolwich falls to London Fire Brigade. 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 London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
If you cook for passing trade around Woolwich Dockyard station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (about 0.5 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. For TR19 inspection in and around Woolwich, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Woolwich included. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. London is in our area too, about 7 miles from Woolwich.
All of SE18, E16 and SE7 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Woolwich include Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Woolwich
Around Woolwich, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Woolwich Common, Oasis Academy Silvertown and Oasis Academy Silvertown. There’s a railway station in Woolwich itself: Woolwich Dockyard station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Artillery Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
What affects the quote in Woolwich
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Woolwich
Which fire authority looks after Woolwich?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for Woolwich. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Woolwich?
In Woolwich, it’s Greenwich council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Why survey before a clean?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
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What else we do in Woolwich
Leave it or put it right?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Woolwich
- Fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- A written report with photos after each visit
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.