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TR19 inspections and grease testing in The Stocks, Kent
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in The Stocks. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
About our TR19 inspection in The Stocks
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, which is why measurement matters. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, across access surveys, wet film thickness tests and post-clean checks.
In a village or hamlet like The Stocks, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, 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.
- Where
- The Stocks (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Sites in The Stocks that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in The Stocks
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Places near The Stocks
Other services in The Stocks
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What TR19 inspection looks like in The Stocks
We cover The Stocks, about 49 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Fire safety in The Stocks 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.
For schools such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around The Stocks (Smallhythe Place is about 2 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. Where a hall near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in The Stocks, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN30 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and The Stocks is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 19 miles away.
TR19 inspection in TN30 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
What’s near The Stocks
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Ewe And Lamb Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rye station, about 4.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in The Stocks knowing what to expect.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Questions from The Stocks
Is The Stocks within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for The Stocks?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for The Stocks. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
When should we have our next grease test?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
When something else is needed
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in The Stocks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests