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Broomhill TR19 inspection
Need TR19 inspection in Broomhill? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Kitchen extracts in Broomhill
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered within about 1.5 miles of central Broomhill. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Broomhill. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Environmental health officers from Dover council inspect food businesses in Broomhill. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For schools such as Wingham Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Broomhill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Broomhill or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 30 miles away.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broomhill
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomhill is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Broomhill include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Broomhill
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Common call-outs are for checking the result of a recent clean and insurers asking for TR19 evidence, on access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Broomhill (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Flag oily drips near the extract
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
What happens if it’s left?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. It’s simpler to plan the work at Broomhill now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. For a village or hamlet like Broomhill, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Broomhill
Can school kitchens in Broomhill be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Broomhill. Just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Is Broomhill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do the grease readings need to be?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost 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 any work starts.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Why survey before a clean?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Broomhill and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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What a clean won’t put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Broomhill
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Broomhill
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Goodnestone Park, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Broomhill; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a survey comes first
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance