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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Wootton, Kent
Looking for TR19 inspection in Wootton? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Wootton
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. If you’re dealing with systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and confirming a clean reached the whole system, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Wootton starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Wootton (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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.
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. A planned visit to Wootton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Places near Wootton
Other services in Wootton
Grease, kitchens and Wootton
In Wootton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Wootton. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Wootton, such as Acrise Place about 3.3 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Martin, or anywhere in Wootton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Buckland Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wootton, about 5.8 miles south-east.
Wootton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 29 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: CT4. You will find streets such as Shelvin Lane, Denton Lane and Wootton Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Wootton include Denton (1 mile north-west), Shelvin (1 mile north-east), Lodge Lees (1 mile north-west), Selsted (1 mile south) and Breach (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles north-west).
Around Wootton
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Endeavour Public House. The closest station to Wootton is Shepherds Well station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Wootton
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. 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.
How it works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Wootton knowing what to expect.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
Wootton: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Wootton?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Wootton keeps running as normal. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which fire authority looks after Wootton?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Wootton. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Why survey before a clean?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, as suits the job.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
When should we have our next grease test?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections cannot be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.