Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Skeete
TR19 inspection for Skeete, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Missing access panels found on survey
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Skeete
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
How we handle TR19 inspection in Skeete
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are sites with gaps in their extract records and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
For a kitchen in or near Skeete, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Skeete (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.
Skeete kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Skeete. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. It’s Folkestone and Hythe council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Skeete. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Skeete falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
For schools such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Royal Victoria Hospital (about 5.6 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Skeete, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 25 miles away.
TR19 inspection in CT18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Skeete: Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Around Skeete
The closest station to Skeete is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. In a small place like Skeete, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
When to call us in Skeete
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Westenhanger Castle is about 2.7 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Also in Skeete
How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Questions from Skeete
Who inspects food businesses in Skeete?
Food hygiene inspections in Skeete are carried out by Folkestone and Hythe council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can a school canteen extract in Skeete be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Skeete. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.