Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hawkenbury, Kent
We cover Hawkenbury for TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Hawkenbury
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and people most often call us about sections of duct that can’t be reached and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen.
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. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Hawkenbury (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection around Hawkenbury
Look up Hawkenbury on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Hawkenbury and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Hawkenbury 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. In Hawkenbury, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone 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.
For kitchens in and around Hawkenbury, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Hawkenbury 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. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Hawkenbury among them. Maidstone is in our area too, about 7 miles from Hawkenbury.
All of TN12 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkenbury
The closest station to Hawkenbury is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Hawkenbury.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- 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, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Hawkenbury?
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Kitchens in Hawkenbury get a clean bill of health at the end: a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Questions from Hawkenbury
Which fire service covers Hawkenbury?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is Hawkenbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Hawkenbury is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Why act early in Hawkenbury
Sites in Hawkenbury that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Hawkenbury rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.