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TR19 Inspection in Chartham
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Chartham, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
About our TR19 inspection in Chartham
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, which is why measurement matters. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. Common call-outs are for pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and missing access panels found on survey, on deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. A fault that closes a site in a village like Chartham affects everyone who depends on it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
Chartham: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Chartham?
That is Canterbury City council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Chartham. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work in villages like Chartham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Chartham included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
When should we have our next grease test?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Chartham
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Chartham. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Chartham get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you cook for passing trade around Chartham station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chartham Primary School or anywhere near Chartham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Kent and Canterbury Hospital (about 3.1 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Chartham or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 21 miles away.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Station Road, River Court and The Green and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
What’s near Chartham
Around Chartham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. In a small place like Chartham, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and can’t be reached.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, well away from where anyone looks.
How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.