Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Wissenden
We cover Wissenden for TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
TR19 inspection in Wissenden, done properly
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Wissenden and the rest of Kent. If you are dealing with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Wissenden, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Leave it or put it right?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. In a small place like Wissenden, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why book with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Wissenden
When a site in Wissenden changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records do not always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
Historic houses near Wissenden, such as Godinton House about 4.8 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before you book anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry
Towns and villages near Wissenden
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Wissenden
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Wissenden, let us know and we will plan around it.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Grease, kitchens and Wissenden
Wissenden is about 43 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Wissenden is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
School kitchens, at schools like Bethersden Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Wissenden is Benenden Hospital, about 6 miles south-west.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Wissenden, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Wissenden among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: TN26. Other places close to Wissenden include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wissenden
Wissenden’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Wissenden
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
FAQs for Wissenden
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Wissenden?
That is Ashford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wissenden. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work at weekends in Wissenden?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.