Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Rough Common TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Rough Common and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Rough Common can be planned properly.
- 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.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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TR19 inspection in Rough Common, done properly
Taking on a kitchen in Rough Common with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, photos and a clear view of what’s needed, so the next step is based on facts. The work covers pre-clean surveys, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are checking the result of a recent clean and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
In a small place like Rough Common, 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Rough Common
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Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, and readings show whether that’s enough.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Rough Common
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Look out for any of the following:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Blean Primary School or anywhere near Rough Common, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What insurance they carry
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What affects the quote in Rough Common
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Rough Common
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
What TR19 inspection looks like in Rough Common
Food Standards Agency records list about 16 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Rough Common and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Rough Common. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Rough Common 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St. Gabriel or elsewhere in Rough Common, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Rough Common is Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Rough Common gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Rough Common is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 23 miles from Rough Common.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CT2. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Rough Common include Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
What’s near Rough Common
Around Rough Common, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Rough Common includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
FAQs for Rough Common
Which fire authority looks after Rough Common?
Rough Common is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who inspects food businesses in Rough Common?
The local authority for Rough Common is Canterbury City 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.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
What is post-clean verification?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.