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TR19 inspections in Ivychurch
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Ivychurch, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Ivychurch
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. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Look out for any of the following:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Where a hall near Church of St George, or anywhere in Ivychurch, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
How we handle TR19 inspection in Ivychurch
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. If you’re dealing with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Visits to a village like Ivychurch are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a 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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ivychurch
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ivychurch
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
More services for Ivychurch
TR19 inspection around Ivychurch
Environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council inspect food businesses in Ivychurch. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Ivychurch is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
For kitchens in and around Ivychurch, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Ivychurch and the rest of Kent. Ivychurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 23 miles from Ivychurch.
All of TN29 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Ivychurch: Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ivychurch
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Bell Inn. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Ivychurch include Burnthouse Pen.
Ivychurch questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ivychurch?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ivychurch. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is Ivychurch within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Ivychurch included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. System size and access decide the rest.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.