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TR19 Inspection in Gushmere
Specialist TR19 inspection for Gushmere: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Gushmere.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
TR19 inspection in Gushmere, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. We’re often asked to deal with systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, on pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks.
In a village or hamlet like Gushmere, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Gushmere
Grease in a duct is flammable 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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Selling Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Towns and villages near Gushmere
Other services in Gushmere
Kitchen extracts in Gushmere
In Gushmere, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Gushmere is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Gushmere, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Gushmere, such as Belmont House and Gardens about 3.6 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Gushmere, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Gushmere: Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Gushmere
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The closest station to Gushmere is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Why act early in Gushmere
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Gushmere rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
FAQs for Gushmere
Can you work in Gushmere outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Gushmere needn’t be disturbed. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you cover smaller places like Gushmere?
Yes, Gushmere is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so it can be fixed before the clean.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Gushmere
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.