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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kingsnorth, Medway
Looking for TR19 inspection in Kingsnorth? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
What happens if it’s left?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. A fault that closes a site in a village like Kingsnorth affects everyone who depends on it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
About our TR19 inspection in Kingsnorth
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and post-clean checks, and common reasons people get in touch are parts of the system left out of past cleans and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen.
Somewhere as small as Kingsnorth, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Kingsnorth (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Kingsnorth
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.
What we are most often called out for:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kingsnorth is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 4.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
TR19 inspection in Kingsnorth: the local picture
Kingsnorth 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 data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Kingsnorth and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Environmental health officers from Medway council inspect food businesses in Kingsnorth. 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.
School kitchens, at schools like The Hundred of Hoo Academy for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Kingsnorth is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for TR19 inspection. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Kingsnorth include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Kingsnorth
The closest station to Kingsnorth is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
The process
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The timing of a visit to Kingsnorth is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Kingsnorth: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Kingsnorth?
In Kingsnorth, it’s Medway council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can the work in Kingsnorth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How long does grease testing take?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll plan it.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Medway. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.