Medway · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Middle Stoke, Medway
We cover Middle Stoke for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
About our TR19 inspection in Middle Stoke
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. If you’re dealing with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can help.
Work in a small place like Middle Stoke starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Middle Stoke (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Middle Stoke
At about 1 mile from the coast, Middle Stoke 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. Kitchens in Middle Stoke get their food hygiene inspections from Medway council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Middle Stoke is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. 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 Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Middle Stoke, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Middle Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Every kind of commercial site in Middle Stoke, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Middle Stoke is one of 68 places in Medway we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for TR19 inspection. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Burrows Lane and Grain Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Middle Stoke, we cover Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Middle Stoke
In Middle Stoke, that means kitchens and buildings near The Nags Head pub, among other places. For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Visits to a village like Middle Stoke are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Middle Stoke
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
If you need TR19 inspection in Middle Stoke, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading isn’t affected.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Common problems we fix in Middle Stoke
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Middle Stoke shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Stoke Primary Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of insurance
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Middle Stoke
Can you come to Middle Stoke after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Middle Stoke does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire service covers Middle Stoke?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Middle Stoke. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.