Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Dean Street TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Dean Street, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
About our TR19 inspection in Dean Street
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Dean Street and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about sites with gaps in their extract records and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
Somewhere as small as Dean Street, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Dean Street (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Also near Dean Street
What else we do in Dean Street
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Dean Street?
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Dean Street shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
For kitchens close to East Farleigh station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Multi-site and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Why deal with it now?
If a kitchen in Dean Street 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. Somewhere as small as Dean Street, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
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 unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Dean Street businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- Trading since 2009
- We’re fully insured
TR19 inspection in Dean Street: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 15 bars, pubs and nightclubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Dean Street. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Dean Street. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Dean Street sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Oakwood Hospital (about 1.4 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like East Farleigh Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need TR19 inspection in Dean Street, please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Dean Street. Dean Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: ME15. Streets in the area include Forge Lane and Dean Street, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Around Dean Street
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Walnut Tree pub, St Augustine Academy and Quarry Wood, among other places. The closest station to Dean Street is East Farleigh station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Dean Street.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Dean Street, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Questions from Dean Street
Do you cover smaller places like Dean Street?
Yes, Dean Street is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Dean Street?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Dean Street can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What is grease thickness testing?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.