TR19 Compliant Ventilation & Kitchen Extract Cleaning — Scotland-Wide
Independent TR19 Auditing for Landlords & Property Managers
Where landlords, property managers, and estate operators require objective third-party assurance of TR19 compliance across their F&B tenants, Deep Clean Scotland provides a fully independent inspection and audit service — impartial, thoroughly documented, and accepted by insurers and fire risk assessors.
We work with shopping centre operators, landlords, property managers, and FM contractors across Scotland — providing individual unit audit reports and estate-level compliance summaries for multi-unit instructions.
Why Independent Auditing?
TR19 compliance certificates are typically issued by the contractor responsible for carrying out the cleaning works. For landlords and property managers overseeing multiple tenants, an independent assessment provides an additional layer of assurance — confirming that systems across the estate are being maintained to the required standard.
Where lease agreements require tenants to maintain their extract systems to TR19 standard, independent auditing provides objective, third-party verification that those obligations are being met. This is particularly valuable when managing a large number of food and beverage units, where a consistent and standardised approach to compliance evidence is important.
Independent audit reports document the actual condition of each system at the time of inspection, providing a clear and impartial compliance record that is accepted by insurers, fire risk assessors, and enforcement bodies.
Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that fire precautions are maintained across the premises. In a multi-tenanted building, independent audit evidence is a practical and well-recognised way to demonstrate that this duty of care has been properly discharged.
Who This Service Is For
Independent TR19 auditing is relevant wherever a landlord, operator, or manager cannot rely solely on a tenant's own contractor to provide an objective compliance assessment.
Shopping Centre & Retail Park Operators
F&B tenants are responsible for maintaining their own extract systems, but the building operator has a broader duty of care for shared structure and common areas. Independent auditing provides objective, estate-wide compliance evidence — giving operators confidence that all units are being maintained to the required standard.
Landlords & Property Managers
Lease agreements typically require tenants to maintain extract systems to TR19 standard. Independent auditing provides third-party verification that those obligations are being met — supporting lease compliance reviews, insurance renewals, and fire risk assessments with clear, documented evidence.
Insurance Surveyors & Loss Adjusters
Following a kitchen fire, insurers require objective evidence of the extract system's condition. An independent TR19 audit report provides a documented, impartial baseline for assessing a claim or establishing the maintenance history of the system prior to an incident.
Facilities Managers & FM Contractors
Where you manage multiple sites or a mixed-use estate, independent auditing provides a consistent, standardised compliance baseline across all units — supporting your broader facilities management programme with reliable, third-party documentation.
What Each Audit Covers
Every unit is inspected to the same standard. Each audit report is specific to that unit and stands alone as a compliance document.
How the Audit Process Works
Scope Agreement
We agree the scope of the audit — number of units, access arrangements, and reporting format required. We work around your tenants' trading hours.
On-Site Inspection
Our certified technicians inspect each extract system independently — measuring grease deposits, assessing access provision, reviewing cleaning records, and photographing all areas.
Individual Unit Reports
Each unit receives its own written audit report covering grease deposit levels, TR19 compliance status, access door provision, and any remedial works required.
Estate Summary
For multi-unit instructions, we provide an estate-level summary report — a single document showing compliance status across all audited units, suitable for board reporting or insurer submission.
What You Receive
Individual written audit reports per unit with grease deposit measurements, photographic evidence, TR19 compliance status, and a prioritised remedial works schedule. Multi-unit instructions also receive an estate-level summary report suitable for board reporting, insurer submission, or lease compliance review.
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Arrange an Independent Audit
Contact us to discuss your estate or portfolio. We'll confirm scope, access requirements, and turnaround time — and provide a fixed-price quote per unit.