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TR19 inspections in Ottinge
For TR19 inspection in Ottinge, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
Why act early in Ottinge
Sites in Ottinge that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. In a small place like Ottinge, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Ottinge
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Ottinge and the rest of Kent. If you have uncertainty over how often to clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can help, from access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Somewhere as small as Ottinge, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Ottinge
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Ottinge, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Proof of insurance
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Kitchen extracts in Ottinge
Ottinge is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Ottinge is about 57 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ottinge is Royal Victoria Hospital, about 4.9 miles south-east.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Ottinge and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Ottinge is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 26 miles away.
All of CT4 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Near you in Ottinge
The closest station to Ottinge is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays so meals aren’t affected.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and can’t be reached.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ottinge
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Ottinge questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ottinge?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ottinge. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can the work in Ottinge 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 Ottinge doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Ottinge.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Advice
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.