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TR19 inspections in Coxheath
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Coxheath, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
About our TR19 inspection in Coxheath
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. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. The work covers pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks, and the jobs we see most are extracts that have never been grease tested and checking the result of a recent clean.
In a smaller place like Coxheath, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Coxheath
Other services in Coxheath
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Visits to a place like Coxheath are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What affects the quote in Coxheath
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
- The scale of the work
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Design faults in the extract system
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Leave it or put it right?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Coxheath than wait for a failure.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Coxheath
The Food Standards Agency lists about 7 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses in Coxheath and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Food hygiene inspections in Coxheath are the job of Maidstone council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Coxheath. 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.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Stoneacre is about 3.7 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Coxheath Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like Oakwood Hospital, about 2.4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Coxheath get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Coxheath is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: ME17 and ME15. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Coxheath, we cover Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Near you in Coxheath
Around Coxheath, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Horse Shoes Public House, Cornwallis Academy and Quarry Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
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.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Coxheath
Can school kitchens in Coxheath be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 8 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Coxheath, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Coxheath?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Coxheath. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.