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TR19 Inspection in Horsmonden
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in Horsmonden and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
TR19 inspection in Horsmonden
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. We’re often asked to deal with extracts that have never been grease tested and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, across access surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits.
Work in a small place like Horsmonden starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Horsmonden (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Horsmonden a current picture. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Horsmonden is calmer for everyone.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Common problems we fix in Horsmonden
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Historic houses near Horsmonden, such as Scotney Castle about 3.4 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they’re fully insured
Part by part
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it on every inspection.
Places near Horsmonden
What else we do in Horsmonden
Common questions in Horsmonden
Can you come to Horsmonden after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Horsmonden keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Horsmonden?
Horsmonden is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, as suits the job.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
What we do, step by step
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. The timing of a visit to Horsmonden is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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TR19 inspection around Horsmonden
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Horsmonden. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in Horsmonden get their food hygiene inspections from Tunbridge Wells council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Horsmonden 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Horsmonden Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Horsmonden is Tunbridge Wells Hospital, about 5.3 miles west.
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Horsmonden and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (10 miles or so).
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Horsmonden
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Highwayman pub, among other places. Horsmonden’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.