Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Aylesham
We cover Aylesham for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Aylesham
Before any clean in Aylesham, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, on wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and post-clean checks.
Kitchens around a place like Aylesham are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Aylesham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Nearby places to Aylesham
What else we do in Aylesham
Leave it or put it right?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you will not know without measuring. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Aylesham than wait for a failure.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Aylesham
- Fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Never cook with filters missing
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Flag oily drips near the extract
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Questions from Aylesham
Can you come to Aylesham after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Aylesham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Aylesham?
Kitchens in Aylesham are inspected by Dover council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Aylesham?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A site near Aylesham typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Move anything stored near the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Aylesham, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Grease, kitchens and Aylesham
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Aylesham. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Aylesham sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Dover council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Aylesham. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a café or takeaway near Aylesham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Aylesham Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Aylesham is St Martins Hospital, about 5.2 miles north-west.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Aylesham, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, around 29 miles away.
All of CT3 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Aylesham
Aylesham has its own railway station: Aylesham station. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.