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TR19 inspections in Penshurst
TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Penshurst. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
TR19 inspection in Penshurst, done properly
Before any clean in Penshurst, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers insurer audits, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen.
In a small place like Penshurst, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, as grease can build up there too.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Penshurst
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Penshurst?
The local authority for Penshurst is Sevenoaks council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Penshurst?
Fire safety enforcement in Penshurst is handled by 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.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What affects the quote in Penshurst
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The number of sites or systems
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For TR19 inspection in Penshurst, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. 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 happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Penshurst run smoothly.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
TR19 inspection around Penshurst
Penshurst is covered by 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. Environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council inspect food businesses in Penshurst. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Penshurst Place, about 0.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Penshurst; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tonbridge Cottage Hospital about 4.2 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St John the Baptist or anywhere around Penshurst, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If you need TR19 inspection in Penshurst, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, Penshurst included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (17 miles or so).
All of TN11 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Penshurst, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Around Penshurst
Around Penshurst, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Penshurst is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.