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TR19 Inspection in Shorne Ridgeway
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Shorne Ridgeway, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
How we handle TR19 inspection in Shorne Ridgeway
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. We’re often asked to deal with extracts that have never been grease tested and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys.
In a small place like Shorne Ridgeway, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Shorne Ridgeway (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, and readings show whether that is enough.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. 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 anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Shorne Ridgeway run smoothly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
Shorne Ridgeway kitchens: local notes
The Food Standards Agency lists about 7 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses in and around Shorne Ridgeway, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Shorne Ridgeway are the job of Gravesham council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Shorne Ridgeway is 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Shorne Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hospital like French Hospital, about 3.4 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Shorne Ridgeway, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Shorne Ridgeway and the rest of Kent. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Local streets include Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shorne Ridgeway
Typical jobs here are in premises near Strood Academy, Shorne Woods Country Park and The Rose and Crown pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Shorne Ridgeway is Higham station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Shorne Ridgeway includes Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
FAQs for Shorne Ridgeway
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Shorne Ridgeway during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 5 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Shorne Ridgeway, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll fit the work in.
Can you come to Shorne Ridgeway after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
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How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.