Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Gill's Green
Our technicians work in Gill's Green on TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Why deal with it now?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Gill's Green
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- In business since 2009
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
TR19 inspection in Gill's Green
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. We are often asked to deal with surveys needed before quoting a full clean and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, on post-clean checks, access surveys and insurer audits.
In a village or hamlet like Gill's Green, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Gill's Green (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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TR19 inspection around Gill's Green
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Gill's Green. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Gill's Green 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. It’s Tunbridge Wells council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Gill's Green. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
For schools such as Marlborough House School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Gill's Green is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 4.8 miles west.
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Gill's Green to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Gill's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 14 miles from Gill's Green.
Work in TN18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Gill's Green, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gill's Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Queen's Hotel, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and Collingwood Nature Reserve, among other places. Gill's Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What a clean will not put right
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
What we’re called out for in Gill's Green
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Scotney Castle is about 4.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the price is fixed
- What hours they’ll be on site
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
Questions from Gill's Green
Do you work in villages like Gill's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Gill's Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Gill's Green are carried out by Tunbridge Wells council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Gill's Green run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.