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Goathurst Common TR19 inspection
Specialist TR19 inspection for Goathurst Common: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. The timing of a visit to Goathurst Common is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
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About our TR19 inspection in Goathurst Common
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. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Goathurst Common and the rest of Kent. The work covers wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are missing TR19 certificates or history and insurers asking for TR19 evidence.
In a small place like Goathurst Common, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
TR19 inspection around Goathurst Common
Fire safety in Goathurst Common falls to 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. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Goathurst Common. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Goathurst Common is Sevenoaks Hospital, about 3.5 miles north-east. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green or elsewhere in Goathurst Common, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ide Hill Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Goathurst Common gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Goathurst Common is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
All of TN14 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside Goathurst Common, we cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Goathurst Common
In Goathurst Common, that means kitchens and buildings near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How we price TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. A fault that closes a site in a village like Goathurst Common affects everyone who depends on it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
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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.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Goathurst Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Goathurst Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which fire authority looks after Goathurst Common?
Fire safety enforcement in Goathurst Common is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 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 long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will plan it.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.