East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Ashburnham
TR19 inspection for Ashburnham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection in Ashburnham
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. The work covers access surveys, wet film thickness tests and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
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 are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
TR19 inspection around Ashburnham
At about 46 miles from central London, Ashburnham sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Fire safety in Ashburnham falls to East Sussex 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.
A hospital like Bexhill Hospital, about 5.5 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ashburnham to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (24 miles or so).
We work across the TN33 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Church Road and The Forge, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Around Ashburnham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashburnham is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
When something else is needed
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
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
When to call us in Ashburnham
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Ashburnham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What paperwork you get at the end
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. The timing of a visit to Ashburnham is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Your questions about TR19 inspection in Ashburnham
Who inspects food businesses in Ashburnham?
Food hygiene inspections in Ashburnham are carried out by Rother council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Will you come out to Ashburnham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Ashburnham included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Why deal with it now?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Ashburnham is calmer for everyone.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.