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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Swanley, Kent
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Swanley and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Swanley
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you’re dealing with ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and checking the result of a recent clean, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Swanley, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Swanley (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Swanley can normally be finished without a second trip.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Never cook with filters missing
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Swanley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Swanley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you work at weekends in Swanley?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Swanley keeps running as normal. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Why it’s worth doing now in Swanley
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Swanley at a time that suits you.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Swanley businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
What we are called out for in Swanley
When a site in Swanley changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Mary's Hospital (about 3.4 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Before booking anyone
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether VAT is included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What affects the quote in Swanley
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- A few general shots of the system
For a fixed quote, call us 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. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
TR19 inspection around Swanley
Look up Swanley on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 19 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 12 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Swanley. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Fire safety in Swanley falls to 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. Kitchens in Swanley get their food hygiene inspections from Sevenoaks council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. For kitchens close to Swanley station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. From the centre of Swanley to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Swanley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for TR19 inspection. Our London page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Every address in BR8 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and High Street, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Main roads around Swanley include the A20 and B258, which makes travel easy for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Swanley include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Swanley
Around Swanley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Orchards Academy. There’s a railway station in Swanley itself: Swanley station. Nearby you’ll also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.