Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hawley, Kent
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Hawley, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
About our TR19 inspection in Hawley
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. Testing is how you know where your system stands. If you have insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help.
In a small place like Hawley, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Hawley (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Hawley
The FSA’s data shows about 21 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and B&Bs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hawley. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. It’s Dartford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hawley. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Hawley sits within the area of 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.
Historic houses near Hawley, such as Hall Place and Gardens about 3.3 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hawley is Darenth Park Hospital, about 1.7 miles north-east. For schools such as Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in the DA2 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Hawley is one of them. London is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
We work across the DA2 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. We cover sites on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road and nearby roads. We also cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hawley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub. Hawley’s nearest station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Hawley.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed 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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, well away from where anyone looks.
What affects the quote in Hawley
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Nearby places to Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Hawley
Can the work in Hawley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Hawley does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who inspects food businesses in Hawley?
In Hawley, it’s Dartford council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Do you cover Hawley?
Yes. Hawley is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why Hawley businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- In business since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks