Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Goudhurst
Need TR19 inspection in Goudhurst? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Goudhurst
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Goudhurst is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 5.1 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Goudhurst
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. Our TR19 audits give sites in Goudhurst and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
FAQs for Goudhurst
Do you work overnight in Goudhurst?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. When you call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Goudhurst?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Goudhurst. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Goudhurst
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Somewhere as small as Goudhurst, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Goudhurst
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Somewhere as small as Goudhurst, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Also near Goudhurst
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What TR19 inspection looks like in Goudhurst
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Goudhurst. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. The fire and rescue service for Goudhurst is 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. Food hygiene inspections in Goudhurst are the job of Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Goudhurst (Scotney Castle is about 2.6 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Sites in Goudhurst get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Goudhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: TN17. Whether your site is on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Goudhurst: Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Goudhurst
Around Goudhurst, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 4.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.