BESA TR19 Grease Extraction Fan & Air Duct Cleaning in Devon

Introduction

BESA TR19 is the recognised protocol for removal of combustible grease deposits and airborne contaminants in commercial kitchen extraction systems and ventilation networks.

Effective TR19 grease cleaning reduces fire risk and ensures insurance compliance; TR19 air cleaning improves indoor air quality and HVAC performance.

All works are executed by accredited GHOs (Grease Hygiene Operatives) and GHTs (Grease Hygiene Technicians) certified to BESA standards.

What is BESA TR19 Certification?

TR19 sets the technical and procedural standards for cleaning, inspecting and reporting on kitchen extraction and ventilation systems. Practically, it divides into two complementary disciplines:

• TR19 grease: targeted cleaning of canopies, hoods, extractor fans, ducts, and shafts to remove grease accumulation (primary fire-risk mitigation).
• TR19 air: hygiene cleaning for air ducts, risers and HVAC units to control dust, microbial growth, and airborne particulate load.

A legitimate TR19 service culminates in a documented inspection report authored by a trained GHO or GHT — the evidential artefact insurers and auditors expect.

TR19 Guidelines & Inspection Reports

TR19 compliance is both procedural and evidential. Our TR19 inspection reports include:

1. Pre-service risk assessment and access log.
2. Photographic evidence of contamination and access works.
3. Post-service verification and recommendations (including risk ratings and re-inspection intervals).

These reports protect your business: they satisfy insurance requirements, inform health & safety audits, and provide a defensible record in the event of loss.

TR19 Training & Qualified Personnel

Competence matters. Our operatives are BESA-trained and certificated:

• GHO — Grease Hygiene Operative: competent to execute TR19 cleans and prepare inspection reports.
• GHT — Grease Hygiene Technician: senior certification for supervision, complex systems and sign-off on high-risk sites.

When procuring TR19 services, ask explicitly for GHO or GHT credentials — this distinguishes accredited providers from generic cleaning contractors.

TR19 Pricing Factors

Transparent pricing is core to our approach. Typical cost drivers for TR19 grease and TR19 air cleaning include:

• Linear metres and diameter of ductwork.
• Degree of grease/dust build-up (risk-based classification).
• Number and complexity of access points and shafts.
• Site type and operational constraints (out-of-hours work, multiple kitchens).

Example: a single small café extractor may be priced as a half-day job; multi-system hotel complexes require scheduled mobilisation and bespoke costing. All quotes include a BESA-compliant inspection report and TR19 certificate.

TR19 Cleaning Applications

TR19 Cleaning Across Devon

We provide TR19 grease and TR19 air services county-wide: Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Bideford, Exmouth, Okehampton, Honiton, Crediton, Sidmouth, Totnes, Teignmouth, Ilfracombe, Kingsbridge, Seaton, Cullompton, Dawlish, South Molton and surrounding towns.

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