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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Gold Street, Kent
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Gold Street, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
About our TR19 inspection in Gold Street
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers access surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits, and the jobs we see most are parts of the system left out of past cleans and uncertainty over how often to clean.
Somewhere as small as Gold 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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Gold Street (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
Kitchen extracts in Gold Street
Food Standards Agency records include about 8 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Gold Street. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Gold Street sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Gold Street get their food hygiene inspections from Gravesham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you cook for passing trade around Sole Street station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Gold Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Gold Street, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 10 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the DA12 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Sole Street (1 mile west), Round Street (1 mile north-west), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Luddesdown (1 mile south-east) and Meopham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Around Gold Street
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Railway Inn, Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. Gold Street has its own railway station: Sole Street station. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north) and Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Gold Street run smoothly.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Gold Street
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing access panels found on survey
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary's Room or anywhere around Gold Street, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Common questions in Gold Street
Can you come to Gold Street after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Gold Street can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Is Gold Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Gold Street is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.