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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Henhurst, Kent
We cover Henhurst for TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
TR19 inspection in Henhurst, done properly
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We’re often asked to deal with ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, across deposit thickness tests, access surveys and wet film thickness tests.
Somewhere as small as Henhurst, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Henhurst (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Henhurst
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Henhurst?
That is Gravesham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Henhurst. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Henhurst?
Fire safety enforcement in Henhurst is handled by 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.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Why survey before a clean?
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. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
When to call us in Henhurst
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It isn’t legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 3 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Henhurst, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Henhurst, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Places near Henhurst
Also in Henhurst
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading is not affected.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Henhurst
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 8 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Henhurst. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Kitchens in Henhurst get their food hygiene inspections from Gravesham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Henhurst 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.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cobham College is about 1 mile south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Henhurst, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA12, we can take on TR19 inspection. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Henhurst is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
We cover every part of DA12 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. We also cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Henhurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Jeskyns, The George Inn and Thamesview School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Henhurst include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.