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Durlock TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Durlock, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
TR19 inspection in Durlock
Before any clean in Durlock, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. If you’re dealing with kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can help, from post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests onwards.
In a small place like Durlock, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s 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.
- Where
- Durlock (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Durlock, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Kitchen extracts in Durlock
The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs and bars registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Durlock. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Durlock are the job of Dover council’s environmental health team. 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. Fire safety in Durlock falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Goodnestone Park is about 2.7 miles south-west), access may need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 32 miles away.
All of CT3 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Durlock
Around Durlock, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we’re called out for in Durlock
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Durlock, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What paperwork you get at the end
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What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays to avoid disruption.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Durlock
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
Why it’s worth doing now in Durlock
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. A planned visit to Durlock is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Durlock
- We’re fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Durlock: your questions answered
Can school kitchens in Durlock be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Durlock. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll fit the work in.
Will you come out to Durlock?
Yes, Durlock is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos to book it in.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
What affects the quote in Durlock
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- 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
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.