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Lenham Heath TR19 inspection
Looking for TR19 inspection in Lenham Heath? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
About our TR19 inspection in Lenham Heath
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. Typical jobs include ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, across post-clean checks, access surveys and deposit thickness tests.
Work in a small place like Lenham Heath starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Lenham Heath.
- 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 photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Also near Lenham Heath
More services for Lenham Heath
Kitchen extracts in Lenham Heath
In Lenham Heath, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Lenham Heath falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Lenham Heath, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Lenham School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Lenham Heath, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Lenham Heath is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 10 miles from Lenham Heath.
All of ME17 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lenham Heath: Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include 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 Heath
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Lenham Heath is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
Lenham Heath questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Lenham Heath?
That is Ashford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Lenham Heath. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can school kitchens in Lenham Heath be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Lenham Heath, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
We suggest a next test date in every report, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we’ll plan the visit around them.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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.