Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Iwade
TR19 inspection for Iwade and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Managing agents and facilities teams in Iwade
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Iwade and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Iwade
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. We are often asked to deal with ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and uncertainty over how often to clean, on wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
In a smaller place like Iwade, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Iwade (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Iwade
- Every job surveyed first
- Photo reports with every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Iwade: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Iwade?
Food hygiene inspections in Iwade are carried out by Swale council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Iwade?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Iwade. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
As a guide, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. The report flags anything missed.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we’ll plan the visit around them.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
What a clean will not put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Design faults in the extract system
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
Places near Iwade
What else we do in Iwade
What TR19 inspection looks like in Iwade
Iwade is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Iwade. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Food hygiene inspections in Iwade are the job of Swale council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Iwade, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. For schools such as Iwade School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For TR19 inspection in and around Iwade, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, Iwade included. Iwade is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 11 miles away.
We work across ME9 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Around Iwade
Typical jobs here are in premises near Westlands School, Milton Creek Country Park and The Woolpack pub, among other places. Iwade’s nearest station is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east) and Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south).
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Never cook with filters missing
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Iwade
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
If you need TR19 inspection in Iwade, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, 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. In a smaller place like Iwade, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.