Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Thong, Kent
Need TR19 inspection in Thong? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
About our TR19 inspection in Thong
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. Common call-outs are for post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, on deposit thickness tests, access surveys and post-clean checks.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Thong (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
Nearby places to Thong
Also in Thong
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters do not mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
TR19 inspection in Thong: the local picture
Thong lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 9 pubs and bars registered across Thong and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Thong. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Riverview Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Cobham College, about 1.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Thong; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Sites in Thong get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, around 11 miles away.
We cover every part of DA12 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Thong
Typical jobs here are in premises near Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School. Thong’s nearest station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What we are called out for in Thong
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Thong, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Managing agents and facilities teams in Thong
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Thong run smoothly.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How big the system is
- What state the system is in
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Thong questions
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Thong?
It can, as Thong is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Do you cover smaller places like Thong?
Yes. Thong 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 information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Leave it or put it right?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Photo reports with every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.