Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Dartford
TR19 inspection for Dartford, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Dartford
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: 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 wet film thickness tests, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and confirming a clean reached the whole system.
Kitchens in towns like Dartford are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we cannot reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Dartford
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. Whatever the system, dirt and wear only get worse.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Dartford
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and we clear up before we go. Three things shape a visit in Dartford: when you’re closed, where we can park and how we get to the system.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Kitchen extracts in Dartford
The FSA’s data shows about 35 pubs and bars and about 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Dartford. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In Dartford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dartford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Dartford is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Dartford Primary Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Dartford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. From the centre of Dartford to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Dartford is one of them. London is in our area too, about 14 miles from Dartford.
Work in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A2 and A206, Dartford is easy for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Dartford include Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger places we cover in Kent for TR19 inspection.
Near you in Dartford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Rose pub, Stone Lodge School and Leigh Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Dartford itself: Dartford station. Other landmarks nearby include Dartford Library (within half a mile west) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Also near Dartford
Also in Dartford
What we are called out for in Dartford
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Dartford is West Hill Hospital, about 0.6 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Questions from Dartford
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Dartford during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 17 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Dartford. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which fire service covers Dartford?
Fire safety enforcement in Dartford is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and pictures after the work, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.