Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Upstreet TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Upstreet, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Upstreet.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Upstreet, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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TR19 inspection in Upstreet, done properly
Before any clean in Upstreet, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. We’re often asked to deal with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on deposit thickness tests, access surveys and insurer audits.
Somewhere as small as Upstreet, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Upstreet: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Upstreet and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. It’s Canterbury City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Upstreet. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Upstreet is 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 look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Upstreet, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upstreet is St Martins Hospital, about 5.2 miles south-west. Where a hall near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Upstreet, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Upstreet or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Upstreet is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, around 29 miles away.
We work across CT3 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Local streets include St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Upstreet: Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Near you in Upstreet
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Spires Academy and The Grove Ferry Inn and the streets around them. Upstreet’s nearest station is Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upstreet include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How we price TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Why it’s worth doing now in Upstreet
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. A fault that closes a site in a village like Upstreet affects everyone who depends on it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Upstreet
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Design faults in the extract system
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Upstreet
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upstreet
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Upstreet and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Upstreet
Do you work overnight in Upstreet?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Upstreet can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Upstreet?
Food hygiene inspections in Upstreet are carried out by Canterbury City council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Why survey before a clean?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Upstreet?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.