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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lydd-on-Sea, Kent
TR19 inspection for Lydd-on-Sea, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Lydd-on-Sea.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
TR19 inspection in Lydd-on-Sea
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 Lydd-on-Sea and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
For a kitchen in or near Lydd-on-Sea, 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 to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Lydd-on-Sea (TN29, TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Lydd-on-Sea kitchens: local notes
Lydd-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. It’s Folkestone and Hythe council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Lydd-on-Sea. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Lydd-on-Sea is 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Greatstone Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Lydd-on-Sea, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, around 29 miles away.
Every address in TN29 and TN28 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lydd-on-Sea include Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Lydd-on-Sea
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Never cook with filters missing
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Common problems we fix in Lydd-on-Sea
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Peter's or anywhere around Lydd-on-Sea, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Lydd-on-Sea
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
Nearby places to Lydd-on-Sea
Other services in Lydd-on-Sea
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Lydd-on-Sea questions
Can you work in Lydd-on-Sea outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Lydd-on-Sea doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Can sea air affect TR19 inspection in Lydd-on-Sea?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lydd-on-Sea than inland. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from photos and details, or visit, as suits the job.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Large or multiple systems take longer, and you can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us to book it in.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lydd-on-Sea
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. It’s simpler to plan the work at Lydd-on-Sea now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lydd-on-Sea
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
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