TR19 Grease Compliance Extraction Cleaning
Specialist TR19 grease-compliant cleaning for kitchen canopies, ductwork and extraction fans. We help restaurants, pubs, hotels and catering sites across the UK reduce fire risk and provide insurer-ready reports.
What’s Included in TR19 Grease Cleaning
A structured process designed around BESA TR19 Grease guidance for kitchen extraction systems.
Canopy & Plenum Degreasing
Removal of visible grease deposits from the canopy, plenum and accessible internal surfaces.
- Canopy fascia and underside cleaning
- Grease and carbon removal from plenum
- Lighting diffusers wiped and degreased
- Signage and stickers left discreetly
Baffle Filters & Housing
Thorough cleaning or exchange of filters to keep air moving and grease controlled.
- Removal and deep cleaning of baffle filters
- Inspection of filter housings
- Replacement filters available on request
- Correct re-fitting and positioning
Ductwork Internals
Access-based cleaning of horizontal and vertical duct runs to safe levels.
- Access panel placement where required
- Scraping and wiping of duct surfaces
- Sections cleaned from both ends where possible
- Wet vacuum and wipe-down finishes
Fan & Discharge
Cleaning around fan housings and discharge points to manage deposits and odours.
- Fan casing cleaning (where safely accessible)
- Grease removal from external discharge cowls
- Visual condition reporting
- Recommendations for maintenance
Grease Thickness Measurements
Optional wet-film gauge or similar readings to evidence pre- and post-clean status.
- Representative sampling points
- Recorded pre-clean and post-clean values
- Benchmarked against TR19 guidance
- Included in final report where requested
TR19 Report & Certificate
Clear documentation for your fire risk assessor, landlord and insurer.
- System description and access notes
- Before/after photographs
- Works completed and observations
- Certificate of TR19 grease cleaning
Why Choose Northern Star for TR19 Compliance
A trusted partner for operators who need robust evidence of extraction cleaning and fire risk control.
Insurer-Friendly Documentation
Reports built with insurers and risk assessors in mind, making renewals and inspections easier.
Ideal for Multi-Site Operators
Consistent TR19 cleaning and reporting across multiple locations, with centralised scheduling and billing.
Out-of-Hours Service
Overnight and early morning slots to keep kitchens operating and downtime to a minimum.
Experienced Teams
Technicians familiar with commercial kitchen environments and coordinated with your own engineers where needed.
Fire Risk Focused
Cleaning designed around controlling grease build-up, one of the major contributors to extraction fires.
Clear Recommendations
Practical advice on cleaning frequencies, access improvements and simple daily checks for your team.
TR19 Cleaning Feedback
What operations and facilities managers say about our extraction and ductwork cleaning.
"Their TR19 reports are clear and detailed, with photos from every access panel. Our insurers were satisfied straight away and renewals have been smoother ever since."
"They worked overnight across multiple sites and coordinated with our kitchen teams perfectly. Every fan, canopy and duct run was logged and photographed."
"We had historic issues with access. Northern Star helped plan new access panels and now our TR19 cleans are faster, safer and fully documented."
TR19 Compliance FAQ
Common questions from operators, landlords and insurers about kitchen extraction cleaning.
Yes. We provide TR19 grease-compliant extraction and ductwork cleaning across the UK, supporting single-site kitchens and national groups with multiple locations.
Where agreed in advance, we can arrange the installation of access panels to help your system meet TR19 access requirements. We’ll always discuss locations and numbers with you before any modifications.
Frequency depends on cooking volume. Heavy-use kitchens may need quarterly cleans, moderate use every six months and light use annually. We can review your operation and suggest an appropriate schedule for your risk profile.
You’ll receive a detailed report describing the system, access points, work carried out, observations and recommendations, along with before-and-after photographs and a certificate of TR19 grease cleaning.
Need TR19 Grease Compliance?
Get a quote for TR19-compliant extraction and ductwork cleaning anywhere in the UK.
Call our team: 01615 242 891
Email: info@northernstarcleaning.com