Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Bethersden
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Bethersden and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
TR19 inspection in Bethersden, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you have systems that need surveying before cleaning and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, we can help, from deposit thickness tests, access surveys and post-clean checks onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Bethersden, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Bethersden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Bethersden
Kitchens in Bethersden get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Bethersden is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Bethersden (Godinton House is about 4 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Bethersden Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Bethersden gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Bethersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 14 miles away.
Work in TN26 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield and nearby roads. We also cover Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Around Bethersden
Typical jobs here are in premises near The George Public House. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Bethersden includes Orlestone Forest.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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.
When to call us in Bethersden
When a site in Bethersden changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Bethersden, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
- What paperwork you get at the end
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Bethersden
Can you come to Bethersden after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Bethersden does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will you come out to Bethersden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
What accreditations do you have?
We are 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.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Nearby places to Bethersden
What else we do in Bethersden
What happens if it’s left?
Sites in Bethersden that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. If the system at a site near Bethersden fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Bethersden before we set off.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Bethersden, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.