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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stone Cross, Kent
Specialist TR19 inspection for Stone Cross: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
About our TR19 inspection in Stone Cross
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers insurer audits, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
In a small place like Stone Cross, 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.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Stone Cross (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Leave it or put it right?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. A planned visit to Stone Cross is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after each visit
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. That’s why we test behind them.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
TR19 inspection around Stone Cross
About 51 miles out from central London, Stone Cross is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Fire safety in Stone Cross 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like William Harvey Hospital about 3.5 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. In and around Stone Cross, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report.
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Stone Cross, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 20 miles away.
We cover every part of TN25 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Around Stone Cross
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Poulton Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Orlestone Forest.
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. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as Stone Cross, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What TR19 inspection cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
Managing agents and facilities teams in Stone Cross
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Stone Cross and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Stone Cross questions
Can you work in Stone Cross outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Stone Cross can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Will you come out to Stone Cross?
Yes, Stone Cross is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.