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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sittingbourne, Kent
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Sittingbourne and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Sittingbourne, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Sittingbourne and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys, and people most often call us about sections of duct that can’t be reached and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
Around a town like Sittingbourne, extract cleaning usually means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Sittingbourne
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Kitchen extracts in Sittingbourne
Sea air reaches Sittingbourne, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Look up Sittingbourne on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 70 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 39 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Sittingbourne, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Sittingbourne is covered by 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.
For kitchens close to Sittingbourne station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Where a hall near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Sittingbourne, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Borden Grammar School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Sittingbourne or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 10 miles from Sittingbourne.
TR19 inspection in ME10 and ME9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square and the roads around them. With the A2 and A249 close by, Sittingbourne is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. We also cover the places around Sittingbourne: Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent for TR19 inspection.
What’s near Sittingbourne
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sittingbourne itself: Sittingbourne station. A little further out are Bayford Court (less than half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north).
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Nearby places to Sittingbourne
Other services in Sittingbourne
What affects the quote in Sittingbourne
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
FAQs for Sittingbourne
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Sittingbourne out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 24 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Sittingbourne. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which environmental health team covers Sittingbourne?
In Sittingbourne, it’s Swale council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Why act early in Sittingbourne
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. In a town like Sittingbourne, a problem caught early is a planned visit, not an emergency.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why Sittingbourne businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. For a site in a town like Sittingbourne, tell us your opening hours, where we can park and how we reach the roof or plant.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.