Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Tonge TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Tonge from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Tonge
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Tonge and across Kent a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about systems that need surveying before cleaning and missing TR19 certificates or history.
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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Tonge (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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. The visit takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Tonge run smoothly.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
What TR19 inspection looks like in Tonge
Tonge is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Tonge. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Fire safety in Tonge falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Where a hall near Church of St Giles, or anywhere in Tonge, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Tonge and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Tonge among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 12 miles away.
We work across the ME9 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Tonge: Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
What’s near Tonge
Typical jobs here are in premises near Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. Tonge’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
What affects the quote in Tonge
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Also near Tonge
Also in Tonge
Questions from Tonge
Do you work in villages like Tonge?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Tonge included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Does the sea air around Tonge make a difference to TR19 inspection?
It can, as Tonge is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
How much 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 work begins.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Common problems we fix in Tonge
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
School kitchens, at schools like Sittingbourne Community College for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a survey comes first
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, out of sight of the kitchen.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading isn’t affected.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.