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Lympne TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lympne, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Managing agents and facilities teams in Lympne
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
About our TR19 inspection in Lympne
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 Lympne and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers access surveys, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about missing TR19 certificates or history and missing access panels found on survey.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Lympne (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Lympne: your questions answered
Does the sea air around Lympne make a difference to TR19 inspection?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lympne than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Which fire service covers Lympne?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Lympne. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What is grease thickness testing?
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.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
TR19 inspection in Lympne: the local picture
The coast is only about 2 miles from Lympne. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Lympne, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Lympne. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Stephen, or anywhere in Lympne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Lympne, such as Westenhanger Castle about 1.3 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Lympne Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Lympne gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Lympne is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for TR19 inspection. Maidstone is in our area too, around 25 miles away.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area for TR19 inspection. That includes premises on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Lympne include Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Lympne
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Sandling Park and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (less than half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Lympne, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
Why deal with it now?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. A fault that closes a site in a village like Lympne affects everyone who depends on it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lympne
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep to the recommended interval
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.