Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Broad Ford TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspection in Broad Ford, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and cannot be reached.
TR19 inspection in Broad Ford, done properly
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and grease readings are taken at set points. The work covers access surveys, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
For a kitchen in or near Broad Ford, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
Why it’s worth doing now in Broad Ford
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. In a place like Broad Ford, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Broad Ford.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common questions in Broad Ford
Which fire authority looks after Broad Ford?
Broad Ford is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which environmental health team covers Broad Ford?
Food hygiene inspections in Broad Ford are carried out by Tunbridge Wells council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you don’t have to close during trading.
Is Broad Ford in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Broad Ford.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we’ll survey first.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Broad Ford
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Broad Ford and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Broad Ford. 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. It’s Tunbridge Wells council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Broad Ford. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Horsmonden Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Broad Ford (Scotney Castle is about 3.1 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere in Broad Ford, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Broad Ford, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Broad Ford among them. Maidstone is in our area too, about 10 miles from Broad Ford.
Every address in TN12 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Broad Ford: Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Broad Ford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
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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.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Broad Ford
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Book the next test on the date in the report
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.