Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Bossingham TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspection in Bossingham, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
How we handle TR19 inspection in Bossingham
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are systems that need surveying before cleaning and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen.
Somewhere as small as Bossingham, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
Grease, kitchens and Bossingham
The fire and rescue service for Bossingham is 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. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Bossingham. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Bossingham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Bossingham is Kent and Canterbury Hospital, about 4.7 miles north.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Bossingham or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Bossingham is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 24 miles away.
Every address in CT4 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Near you in Bossingham
The closest station to Bossingham is Chartham station, roughly 4.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Common problems we fix in Bossingham
When a site in Bossingham 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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
School kitchens, at schools like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What insurance they carry
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How the visit works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Bossingham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Related advice
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Common questions in Bossingham
Can you come to Bossingham after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Bossingham does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which council inspects kitchens in Bossingham?
Food hygiene inspections in Bossingham are carried out by Canterbury City council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so following it is the sensible course.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.