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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Newchurch, Kent
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Newchurch: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
FAQs for Newchurch
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Newchurch?
That’s 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.
Can the work in Newchurch be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Newchurch doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What is grease thickness testing?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Why survey before a clean?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, as suits the job.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Newchurch
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include checking the result of a recent clean and missing access panels found on survey, on insurer audits, pre-clean surveys and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Newchurch, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection around Newchurch
Environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council inspect food businesses in Newchurch. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Newchurch 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Newchurch, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Newchurch and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 23 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: TN29. Local streets include Links Close, Church View and Patchways, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Newchurch include St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
What’s near Newchurch
In Newchurch, that means kitchens and buildings near The Black Bull Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
What we do, step by step
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. After that, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Newchurch run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard 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 start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Diary the next grease test and clean
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Newchurch
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- The scale of the work
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Why act early in Newchurch
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Newchurch is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Newchurch businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every job surveyed first
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Towns and villages near Newchurch
Also in Newchurch
When to call us in Newchurch
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
What we are most often called out for:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Around Newchurch, as anywhere, we clean the parts you can’t see as well as the canopy you can.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether a survey comes first
- What hours they’ll be on site