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TR19 Inspection in Erriottwood
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Erriottwood, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
TR19 inspection in Erriottwood, done properly
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. If you’re dealing with cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Erriottwood starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Erriottwood (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
How it works
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 an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Visits to a village like Erriottwood are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
What TR19 inspection looks like in Erriottwood
Erriottwood sits within the area of 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. Environmental health officers from Swale council inspect food businesses in Erriottwood. 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Belmont House and Gardens is about 3.4 miles south-east), access may need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Erriottwood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Erriottwood, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 11 miles from Erriottwood.
Every address in ME9 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Around Erriottwood
Typical jobs here are in premises near Black Lion Public House and Doddington Place Gardens and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
Why deal with it now?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you won’t know without measuring. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Erriottwood is calmer for everyone.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why us?
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What else we do in Erriottwood
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Common questions in Erriottwood
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Erriottwood?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Erriottwood. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work in villages like Erriottwood?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Erriottwood is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so following it is the sensible course.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. The report flags anything missed.