Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Swift's Green TR19 inspection
Our technicians work in Swift's Green on TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Swift's Green
Before any clean in Swift's Green, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are checking the result of a recent clean and extracts that have never been grease tested.
For a kitchen in or near Swift's Green, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: 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, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Swift's Green
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What happens if it’s left?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. An inspection now gives a site in Swift's Green a current picture. If the system at a site near Swift's Green fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
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, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so it can be fixed before the clean.
Grease, kitchens and Swift's Green
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Swift's Green. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Swift's Green sits within the area of 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 Swift's Green get their food hygiene inspections from Ashford council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
In and around Swift's Green, as anywhere, the clean ends with a TR19® certificate and a photo report. For kitchens in and around Swift's Green, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Swift's Green to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Swift's Green among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 9 miles away.
Every address in TN27 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Swift's Green: Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swift's Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bell Inn. Swift's Green’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, 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. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Somewhere like Swift's Green, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Swift's Green, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Swift's Green: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Swift's Green?
Kitchens in Swift's Green are inspected by Ashford council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire service covers Swift's Green?
Swift's Green is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you don’t have to close during trading.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Large or multiple systems take longer, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will plan it.
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.