Medway · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Upper Bush TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Upper Bush, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
TR19 inspection in Upper Bush, done properly
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: 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 deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys, and people most often call us about parts of the system left out of past cleans and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements.
Work in a small place like Upper Bush starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
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
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Upper Bush: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Upper Bush. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Medway council inspect food businesses in Upper Bush. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Bush. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Where a hall near Church of St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Upper Bush, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as French Hospital (about 3.2 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. For TR19 inspection in and around Upper Bush, please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Upper Bush. Upper Bush is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Upper Bush: Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Bush
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Strood Academy. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Why deal with it now?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. A fault that closes a site in a village like Upper Bush affects everyone who depends on it.
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 explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Upper Bush
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What affects the quote in Upper Bush
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Design faults in the extract system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
How it works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Somewhere as small as Upper Bush, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Upper Bush, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Upper Bush
Do you work overnight in Upper Bush?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Upper Bush can fit around your hours. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Upper Bush?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Upper Bush. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will plan it.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, and readings show whether that is enough.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Upper Bush
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
School kitchens, at schools like Cuxton Community Infant School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they recommend a next date