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TR19 Inspection in Hersden
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Hersden, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
TR19 inspection in Hersden
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers insurer audits, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed.
In a smaller place like Hersden, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Hersden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Hersden
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Hersden than wait for a failure.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why Hersden businesses choose us
- We are fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- File every inspection report with your certificates
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Hersden
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.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hersden Village Primary School or anywhere near Hersden, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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. That is our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. In a place like Hersden, we fit the visit around your hours.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
TR19 inspection around Hersden
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops in Hersden and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Hersden sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Hersden. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Hersden, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A hospital like St Martins Hospital, about 3.4 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you need TR19 inspection in Hersden, please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Hersden. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (28 miles or so).
All of CT3 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Hersden include Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Hersden
Typical jobs here are in premises near Frank Montgomery School, Spires Academy and Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Hersden
Which fire service covers Hersden?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you cover smaller places like Hersden?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Hersden included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and pictures. It works whoever carried out the clean.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
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 send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.