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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Tilmanstone, Kent
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Tilmanstone, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with photos.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, as grease can build up there too.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
About our TR19 inspection in Tilmanstone
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Tilmanstone and don’t know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, so the next step is based on facts. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are sites with gaps in their extract records and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed.
Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Why act early in Tilmanstone
Without readings, you are guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. With notice, the visit to Tilmanstone can be fitted around your bookings and events.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tilmanstone
- Photo reports with every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We are fully insured
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Questions from Tilmanstone
Do you work overnight in Tilmanstone?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Tilmanstone needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Can you get to a site in Tilmanstone?
Yes, Tilmanstone is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How much time does an inspection need?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Tilmanstone
It’s Dover council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tilmanstone. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Tilmanstone sits within the area of 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 a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Tilmanstone, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Tilmanstone; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Tilmanstone and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 33 miles away.
TR19 inspection in CT14 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Tilmanstone
The closest station to Tilmanstone is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Tilmanstone
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Buckland Hospital (about 5.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether VAT is included
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
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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. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched 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. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Tilmanstone.
- 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.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.