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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stanford, Kent
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stanford. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Stanford
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. If you are dealing with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Stanford starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
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. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Stanford (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Stanford, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, well away from where anyone looks.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Stanford
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
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 unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Kitchen extracts in Stanford
The coast is only about 3 miles from Stanford. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 6 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Stanford, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kitchens in Stanford get their food hygiene inspections from Folkestone and Hythe council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Commuter trade near Westenhanger station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Stanford, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Stanford, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Stanford is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (25 miles or so).
All of TN25 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Stone Street and Kennett Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stanford: Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Stanford
In Stanford, that means kitchens and buildings near Sandling Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Stanford itself: Westenhanger station. Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
FAQs for Stanford
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Stanford?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Stanford gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stanford?
That is Folkestone and Hythe council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Stanford. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: 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 there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
What information do you need?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
What happens if it’s left?
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Stanford a current picture. With notice, the visit to Stanford can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why Stanford businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.