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TR19 inspections in Warden
TR19 inspections and grease testing for Warden, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Why deal with it now?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. If the system at a site near Warden fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Each visit written up, with photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Warden
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. If you are dealing with kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
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.
- Place
- Warden (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Warden
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
For kitchens in and around Warden, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. We record what can and can’t be reached.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Book the next test on the date in the report
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere as small as Warden, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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TR19 inspection in Warden: the local picture
At about 1 mile from the coast, Warden is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Look up Warden on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 17 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 5 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Warden. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Warden is 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.
Every clean in and around Warden is signed off with a certificate and before-and-after pictures.
Warden is about 4 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Warden, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Warden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 19 miles from Warden.
Our technicians cover all of ME12 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Local streets include Melody Close, Imperial Drive and Waterside View, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Bay View (1 mile south-west), Mud Row (1 mile west), Leysdown-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Eastchurch (2 miles west) and Minster (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (7 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Warden
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Warden?
It can, as Warden is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Will you come out to Warden?
Yes, Warden is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Warden
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Warden and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.