Medway · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Lower Rainham TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Lower Rainham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Lower Rainham
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. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. Typical jobs include systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, on insurer audits, access surveys and wet film thickness tests.
In a small place like Lower Rainham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with pictures follows every 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.
- Place
- Lower Rainham (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. In a place like Lower Rainham, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
What TR19 inspection looks like in Lower Rainham
The coast is only about 1 mile from Lower Rainham. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records list about 21 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 22 takeaways and sandwich shops in Lower Rainham 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 Lower Rainham. 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.
Where a hall near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Lower Rainham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you cook for passing trade around Rainham (Kent) station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever you are in the ME8 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Lower Rainham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (8 miles or so).
Work in ME8 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Lower Rainham
Around Lower Rainham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Three Mariners pub, Howard School and Berengrave Chalk Pit, among other places. Lower Rainham’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep to the recommended interval
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Places near Lower Rainham
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What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Lower Rainham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
- How big the system is
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
If you need TR19 inspection in Lower Rainham, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What we are called out for in Lower Rainham
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Medway Maritime Hospital (about 3 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of insurance
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
How the visit works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Somewhere like Lower Rainham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Lower Rainham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Rainham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lower Rainham is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Lower Rainham?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lower Rainham than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Large or multiple systems take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will plan it.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, so the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.