Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Curteis' Corner
Need TR19 inspection in Curteis' Corner? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
About our TR19 inspection in Curteis' Corner
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. Typical jobs include systems that need surveying before cleaning and sites with gaps in their extract records, on wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and deposit thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Curteis' Corner, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Curteis' Corner
What else we do in Curteis' Corner
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Curteis' Corner
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Kitchen extracts in Curteis' Corner
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Curteis' Corner and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Curteis' Corner sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Curteis' Corner, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near Parish Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Curteis' Corner, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Benenden Hospital (about 3 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For TR19 inspection in and around Curteis' Corner, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Curteis' Corner. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for TR19 inspection. We also work in Maidstone, about 11 miles from Curteis' Corner.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. You will find streets such as Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Curteis' Corner: Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Curteis' Corner
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Red Lion Inn. The closest station to Curteis' Corner is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Curteis' Corner
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What we’re called out for in Curteis' Corner
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Term dates shape school work: for a school like John Mayne Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- 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
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Leave it or put it right?
If a kitchen in Curteis' Corner has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The timing of a visit to Curteis' Corner is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Curteis' Corner
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Curteis' Corner?
Curteis' Corner is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who inspects food businesses in Curteis' Corner?
In Curteis' Corner, it’s Ashford 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.
Why survey before a clean?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.