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TR19 inspections in Lenham Forstal
For TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lenham Forstal, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
TR19 inspection in Lenham Forstal, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers insurer audits, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and missing access panels found on survey.
In a village or hamlet like Lenham Forstal, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
A written report with photos follows each visit, 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.
- Location
- Lenham Forstal (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Lenham Forstal
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
For schools such as The Lenham School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
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Common questions in Lenham Forstal
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Lenham Forstal?
That’s 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.
Do you work at weekends in Lenham Forstal?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it on every inspection.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Design faults in the extract system
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Why act early in Lenham Forstal
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. Somewhere as small as Lenham Forstal, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses 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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Lenham Forstal before we set off.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
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Lenham Forstal kitchens: local notes
Kitchens in Lenham Forstal get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Lenham Forstal sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Lenham Forstal, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Lenham Forstal and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Lenham Forstal is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
All of ME17 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
What’s near Lenham Forstal
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Kiln Wood. The closest station to Lenham Forstal is Lenham station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Never cook with filters missing
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.