Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Broomfield, Kent
We cover Broomfield for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
TR19 inspection in Broomfield
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. If you have kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Broomfield, 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.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Other services in Broomfield
Kitchen extracts in Broomfield
Look up Broomfield on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Broomfield. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Broomfield. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Broomfield, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone council. 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Broomfield (Leeds Castle is about 0.4 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Broomfield, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Broomfield is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection.
Work in ME17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Broomfield: Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Broomfield
Around Broomfield, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Broomfield
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so it can be fixed before the clean.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Broomfield and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Broomfield?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Where a hall near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Broomfield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Broomfield
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For TR19 inspection in Broomfield, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Questions from Broomfield
Can you come to Broomfield after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Broomfield doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Broomfield?
In Broomfield, it’s Maidstone council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do you cover Broomfield?
Yes. We cover Broomfield and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.