Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Hacklinge
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Hacklinge and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Hacklinge
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and grease readings are taken at set points. We are often asked to deal with confirming a clean reached the whole system and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, on deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks.
In a village or hamlet like Hacklinge, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are 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.
- Where
- Hacklinge (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Also near Hacklinge
What else we do in Hacklinge
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Hacklinge
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Hacklinge shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St George, or anywhere in Hacklinge, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
TR19 inspection around Hacklinge
At about 3 miles from the coast, Hacklinge is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food hygiene inspections in Hacklinge are the job of Dover council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Hacklinge sits within the area of 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Worth 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 Hacklinge (Walmer Castle is about 3.5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you need TR19 inspection in Hacklinge, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, Hacklinge included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 36 miles away.
We work across the CT14 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hacklinge
In Hacklinge, that means kitchens and buildings near The Coach pub, Sandwich Technology School and Betteshanger Park. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hacklinge includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The timing of a visit to Hacklinge is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Hacklinge: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Hacklinge?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Hacklinge needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Hacklinge?
It can. Salt air reaches Hacklinge, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
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.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and pictures after the work, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.