Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Sheldwich
TR19 inspection for Sheldwich, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
TR19 inspection in Sheldwich, done properly
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. If you have systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, we can put it right.
In a small place like Sheldwich, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Sheldwich kitchens: local notes
Sheldwich is about 45 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Sheldwich. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
School kitchens, at schools like Sheldwich Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St James or elsewhere in Sheldwich, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Belmont House and Gardens is about 1.6 miles west), access may need planning.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Sheldwich, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Sheldwich among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (15 miles or so).
Work in ME13 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sheldwich: Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Near you in Sheldwich
In Sheldwich, that means kitchens and buildings near The Abbey School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Sheldwich can be planned properly.
- 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.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Towns and villages near Sheldwich
What else we do in Sheldwich
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
FAQs for Sheldwich
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Sheldwich?
That’s Swale council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Sheldwich. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Sheldwich?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Sheldwich. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Why deal with it now?
Sites in Sheldwich that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. Planning a trip to Sheldwich ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why Sheldwich businesses choose us
- We are fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.