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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Allhallows-on-Sea, Medway
Our technicians work in Allhallows-on-Sea on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Allhallows-on-Sea, done properly
Taking on a kitchen in Allhallows-on-Sea with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, across wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Allhallows-on-Sea, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
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
- Allhallows-on-Sea (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What we’re called out for in Allhallows-on-Sea
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Allhallows-on-Sea, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Part by part
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so panels can be added.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Allhallows-on-Sea
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Allhallows-on-Sea?
In Allhallows-on-Sea, it’s Medway 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 work overnight in Allhallows-on-Sea?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Allhallows-on-Sea doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Somewhere like Allhallows-on-Sea, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What TR19 inspection looks like in Allhallows-on-Sea
At about 1 mile from the coast, Allhallows-on-Sea is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Look up Allhallows-on-Sea on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops in Allhallows-on-Sea and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Allhallows-on-Sea is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Chartwell Private Hospital (about 5.2 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For schools such as Allhallows Primary Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Allhallows-on-Sea is about 4 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Allhallows-on-Sea and the rest of Medway. Our Medway coverage runs to 68 places, Allhallows-on-Sea among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: ME3. We cover sites on Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Allhallows-on-Sea
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. Allhallows-on-Sea’s nearest station is Chalkwell station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Two Tree Island.