Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Marlpit Hill, Kent
One call covers TR19 inspection in Marlpit Hill, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Marlpit Hill
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. If you are dealing with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can put it right, from deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks onwards.
In a small place like Marlpit Hill, 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Marlpit Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Marlpit Hill and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- 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
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, 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.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Marlpit Hill?
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so panels can be fitted.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Marlpit Hill is Tandridge Priory, about 3.4 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Common questions in Marlpit Hill
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Marlpit Hill out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Marlpit Hill. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll fit the work in.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Marlpit Hill?
Fire safety enforcement in Marlpit Hill is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you cover Marlpit Hill?
Yes. We cover Marlpit Hill and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What affects the quote in Marlpit Hill
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, well away from where anyone looks.
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Why act early in Marlpit Hill
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. In a small place like Marlpit Hill, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Why Marlpit Hill businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- We’re fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Marlpit Hill kitchens: local notes
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses across Marlpit Hill and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Marlpit Hill 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. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Marlpit Hill. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Edenbridge Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. For kitchens close to Edenbridge station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Across the TN8 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our London page covers sites nearby, about 21 miles away.
All of TN8 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Marlpit Hill, we cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Around Marlpit Hill
In Marlpit Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near The Swan pub, among other places. Marlpit Hill has its own railway station: Edenbridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).