Medway · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Tunbridge Hill TR19 inspection
Specialist TR19 inspection for Tunbridge Hill: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Tunbridge Hill
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. The work covers access surveys, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys, and people most often call us about checking the result of a recent clean and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed.
In a village or hamlet like Tunbridge Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tunbridge Hill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why Tunbridge Hill businesses choose us
- Fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Nearby places to Tunbridge Hill
Other services in Tunbridge Hill
Do you need TR19 inspection in Tunbridge Hill?
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Tunbridge Hill is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 4.5 miles south-west.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Kitchen extracts in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Kitchens in Tunbridge Hill get their food hygiene inspections from Medway council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Tunbridge Hill is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
For schools such as The Hundred of Hoo Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Tunbridge Hill and the rest of Medway. Tunbridge Hill is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway where we work for TR19 inspection. Maidstone is in our area too, about 12 miles from Tunbridge Hill.
Work in ME3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
FAQs for Tunbridge Hill
Can you work in Tunbridge Hill outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Tunbridge Hill can fit around your hours. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Tunbridge Hill?
It can, as Tunbridge Hill is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Design faults in the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep the route to access panels clear
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Somewhere like Tunbridge Hill, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.