Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Horton Kirby TR19 inspection
Specialist TR19 inspection for Horton Kirby: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
TR19 inspection in Horton Kirby, done properly
Taking on a kitchen in Horton Kirby with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. Typical jobs include extracts that have never been grease tested and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, on wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks.
Work in a small place like Horton Kirby starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Horton Kirby (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere like Horton Kirby, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a 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.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Sites in Horton Kirby that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Horton Kirby
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Horton Kirby?
Kitchens in Horton Kirby are inspected by Sevenoaks council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you work at weekends in Horton Kirby?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Horton Kirby keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What is grease thickness testing?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
When should we have our next grease test?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you work in Horton Kirby?
Yes. We cover Horton Kirby and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
TR19 inspection around Horton Kirby
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Horton Kirby. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. In Horton Kirby, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks 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. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Horton Kirby. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Darenth Park Hospital (about 3 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Where a hall near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, or anywhere in Horton Kirby, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in DA4, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Every address in DA4 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Horton Kirby: Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Horton Kirby
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fighting Cocks pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Horton Kirby?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Clients typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What records you will receive afterwards
Places near Horton Kirby
What else we do in Horton Kirby
Part by part
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. We record what can and cannot be reached.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading is not affected.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.