Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
South Green TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in South Green and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in South Green
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 post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near South Green, 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- South Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading is not affected.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- Any permits to work or inductions
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near South Green
What else we do in South Green
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in South Green
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Grease, kitchens and South Green
South Green 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. South Green is about 35 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Historic houses near South Green, such as Leeds Castle about 4.4 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like KIMS hospital about 4.5 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME9 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, South Green among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: ME9. If your site is just outside South Green, we cover Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Near you in South Green
Around South Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub. South Green’s nearest station is Newington station, about 3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
What we are called out for in South Green
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary Magdalene Church, or anywhere in South Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a written report and photos are included
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere as small as South Green, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
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.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Questions from South Green
Can the work in South Green be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who is the fire and rescue service for South Green?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for South Green. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
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.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.