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TR19 Inspection in Statenborough
TR19 inspection for Statenborough and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Statenborough, 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. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Statenborough and the rest of Kent. If you are dealing with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can put it right, from wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and access surveys onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Statenborough?
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Statenborough shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
Where a hall near Church of St George, or anywhere in Statenborough, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Statenborough.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Related advice
FAQs for Statenborough
Which fire service covers Statenborough?
Statenborough is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Statenborough within the area you cover?
Yes. Statenborough is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Places near Statenborough
Other services in Statenborough
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Statenborough
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Statenborough kitchens: local notes
Look up Statenborough on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 15 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Statenborough. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Statenborough is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Statenborough, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Goodnestone Park is about 4.2 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sandwich Technology School or anywhere near Statenborough, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Sites in Statenborough get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Statenborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 34 miles from Statenborough.
We cover every part of the CT14 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Other places close to Statenborough include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Statenborough
Typical jobs here are in premises near Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen, among other places. Statenborough’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. In a small place like Statenborough, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
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 are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Statenborough
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Statenborough
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Design faults in the extract system
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests