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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ram Lane, Kent
TR19 inspection for Ram Lane, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ram Lane
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
TR19 inspection in Ram Lane, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about surveys needed before quoting a full clean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
Work in a small place like Ram Lane starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Ram Lane
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Hayesbrook School or anywhere near Ram Lane, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What insurance they carry
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Why act early in Ram Lane
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
The process
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 we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. For a village or hamlet like Ram Lane, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is 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 will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Nearby places to Ram Lane
What else we do in Ram Lane
Common questions in Ram Lane
Can the work in Ram Lane be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Ram Lane needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Will you come out to Ram Lane?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Ram Lane is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How often should grease be tested?
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 affects the quote in Ram Lane
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
TR19 inspection in Ram Lane: the local picture
In Ram Lane, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Ram Lane is 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 catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like William Harvey Hospital about 5.4 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Godinton House, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Ram Lane; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 and TN25 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Ram Lane
The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.