Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Basted
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Basted, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Basted
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers pre-clean surveys, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about missing TR19 certificates or history and extracts that have never been grease tested.
Work in a small place like Basted starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Basted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The timing of a visit to Basted is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t 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
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
What affects the quote in Basted
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Design faults in the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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.
FAQs for Basted
Who is the fire and rescue service for Basted?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Which environmental health team covers Basted?
Kitchens in Basted are inspected by Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Nearby places to Basted
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Basted kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 7 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Basted. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Basted is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Basted get their food hygiene inspections from Tonbridge and Malling council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Commuter trade near Borough Green & Wrotham station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Church of the Good Shepherd or anywhere around Basted, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Sevenoaks Hospital is the nearest hospital to Basted, about 4.8 miles west.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Basted to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Basted among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (10 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of the TN15 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Basted
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.