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St Mary in the Marsh TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for St Mary in the Marsh, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in St Mary in the Marsh
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. The work covers access surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits, and people most often call us about cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and sites with gaps in their extract records.
In a small place like St Mary in the Marsh, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in St Mary in the Marsh
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
What happens on the day
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. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to St Mary in the Marsh.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
When to call us in St Mary in the Marsh
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in St Mary in the Marsh, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Why act early in St Mary in the Marsh
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
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How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it on every inspection.
Questions from St Mary in the Marsh
Can you work in St Mary in the Marsh outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in St Mary in the Marsh keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like St Mary in the Marsh?
It can. St Mary in the Marsh is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How often should grease be tested?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
TR19 inspection in St Mary in the Marsh: the local picture
St Mary in the Marsh is within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. In St Mary in the Marsh, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council. 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. Fire safety in St Mary in the Marsh 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Marsh Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in St Mary in the Marsh and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and St Mary in the Marsh is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, about 25 miles from St Mary in the Marsh.
Our technicians cover all of the TN29 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Near you in St Mary in the Marsh
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.