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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lower Upnor, Medway
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lower Upnor: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Do you need TR19 inspection in Lower Upnor?
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Historic houses near Lower Upnor, such as Restoration House about 2 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether a survey comes first
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
How we handle TR19 inspection in Lower Upnor
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Lower Upnor and across Medway a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can help, from wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and deposit thickness tests onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Lower Upnor, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
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.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Lower Upnor: the local picture
At about 2 miles from the coast, Lower Upnor is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. There are about 42 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 14 takeaways and sandwich shops across Lower Upnor and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Lower Upnor sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Philip & St James or elsewhere in Lower Upnor, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as French Hospital (about 1.9 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Every kind of commercial site in Lower Upnor, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Lower Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
TR19 inspection in ME2 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Lower Upnor include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Around Lower Upnor
Around Lower Upnor, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Waterfront University Technical College and the streets around them. Nearby too are Lower Lines Park (1.3 miles south-east) and The Ship pub (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (under half a mile south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Why act early in Lower Upnor
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Planning a trip to Lower Upnor ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Lower Upnor businesses choose us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with photos
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Lower Upnor before we set off.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring 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 you commit to anything.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Lower Upnor
Which council inspects kitchens in Lower Upnor?
The local authority for Lower Upnor is Medway council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Lower Upnor in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 11 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Lower Upnor. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Lower Upnor?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
How we price TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
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 any work starts.