Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Lynsore Bottom
Specialist TR19 inspection for Lynsore Bottom: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
TR19 inspection in Lynsore Bottom
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Lynsore Bottom and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. If you are dealing with missing access panels found on survey and sites with gaps in their extract records, we can put it right, from post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys onwards.
Somewhere as small as Lynsore Bottom, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Lynsore Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Lynsore Bottom
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Lynsore Bottom.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Read more
Why deal with it now?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. In a place like Lynsore Bottom, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Lynsore Bottom
Which fire service covers Lynsore Bottom?
Fire safety enforcement in Lynsore Bottom is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Lynsore Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Lynsore Bottom is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Lynsore Bottom. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Kent and Canterbury Hospital (about 4.1 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For TR19 inspection in and around Lynsore Bottom, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Lynsore Bottom. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (25 miles or so).
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Lynsore Bottom, we cover Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Near you in Lynsore Bottom
Typical jobs here are in premises near Jumping Downs. The closest station to Lynsore Bottom is Bekesbourne station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
Also near Lynsore Bottom
Other services in Lynsore Bottom
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Common problems we fix in Lynsore Bottom
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Lynsore Bottom, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys