Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Mystole TR19 inspection
Looking for TR19 inspection in Mystole? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Mystole
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. If you are dealing with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and parts of the system left out of past cleans, we can help, from pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests onwards.
In a small place like Mystole, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. 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
- Mystole (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Mystole knowing what to expect.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
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What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and photos.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Why act early in Mystole
Sites in Mystole that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Mystole
The fire and rescue service for Mystole is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Mystole. 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.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Mystole is Kent and Canterbury Hospital, about 3.8 miles east. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Mystole, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Mystole and the rest of Kent. Mystole is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, around 21 miles away.
Work in CT4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Mystole: Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mystole
Around Mystole, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Broadham Down and Cross Keys Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Mystole includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Mystole
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Common problems we fix in Mystole
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Mystole shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
For schools such as Chartham Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep to the recommended interval
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Common questions in Mystole
Do you work at weekends in Mystole?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Mystole?
That is Canterbury City council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Mystole. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.