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TR19 inspections in Wouldham
Looking for TR19 inspection in Wouldham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
About our TR19 inspection in Wouldham
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you have ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, access surveys and post-clean checks onwards.
In a small place like Wouldham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Wouldham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wouldham
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Wouldham.
- 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.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays to avoid disruption.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
TR19 inspection in Wouldham: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 9 bars, pubs and nightclubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wouldham. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Kitchens in Wouldham get their food hygiene inspections from Tonbridge and Malling council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Wouldham. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Saints or anywhere around Wouldham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Halling Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Wouldham to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Medway coverage runs to 68 places, Wouldham among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
Work in ME1 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Wouldham: Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Wouldham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Holborough Marshes, The Five Bells pub and The Thomas Aveling School, among other places. The closest station to Wouldham is Halling station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Places near Wouldham
What else we do in Wouldham
Common problems we fix in Wouldham
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St. Catherine's Hospital (about 3.1 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Wouldham
Can you work in Wouldham outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Wouldham needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Wouldham during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 5 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Wouldham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so it matters in practice.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Wouldham
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys