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Sevenoaks TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Sevenoaks, one call is all it takes: 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
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
How we handle TR19 inspection in Sevenoaks
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Sevenoaks and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, we can put it right.
Most kitchens in a town like Sevenoaks can’t close for a day, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Work in Sevenoaks is normally booked after closing, early in the morning or on a closed day.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Sevenoaks
Can a school canteen extract in Sevenoaks be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 18 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Sevenoaks. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Can you work in Sevenoaks outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Sevenoaks needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Large or multiple systems take longer, and you can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email to book it in.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What happens if it’s left?
Without readings, you are guessing when to clean. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you won’t know without measuring. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Sevenoaks
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Sevenoaks
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Nearby places to Sevenoaks
Also in Sevenoaks
Do you need TR19 inspection in Sevenoaks?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Checking the result of a recent clean
A kitchen near Sevenoaks station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
What your quote should include
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
TR19 inspection around Sevenoaks
The FSA’s data shows about 13 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered within about 1.5 miles of central Sevenoaks. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Sevenoaks are the job of Sevenoaks council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Sevenoaks sits within the area of 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 catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Sevenoaks Hospital about 0.6 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near St John the Baptist or anywhere around Sevenoaks, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. If you need TR19 inspection in Sevenoaks, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Sevenoaks. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Sevenoaks among them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Here we cover the TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Whether your site is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Sevenoaks is on the A21 and A25, so it’s easy for us to get to for TR19 inspection. We also cover Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sevenoaks has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Local landmarks in Sevenoaks
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sevenoaks itself: Sevenoaks station. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.