East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Barcombe Cross TR19 inspection
Looking for TR19 inspection in Barcombe Cross? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection in Barcombe Cross
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. If you have insurers asking for TR19 evidence and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, we can put it right.
In a small place like Barcombe Cross, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
When to call us in Barcombe Cross
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
For schools such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Why deal with it now?
Without readings, you’re guessing when to clean. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you will not know without measuring. Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Barcombe Cross businesses choose us
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
How we price TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Common questions in Barcombe Cross
Is Barcombe Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Barcombe Cross included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Barcombe Cross?
In Barcombe Cross, it’s Lewes council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Towns and villages near Barcombe Cross
Other services in Barcombe Cross
Grease, kitchens and Barcombe Cross
About 40 miles out from central London, Barcombe Cross is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Barcombe Cross get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Historic houses near Barcombe Cross, such as Glyndebourne about 3.7 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Barcombe Cross is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 3.6 miles south.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe Cross gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 9 miles away.
We work across BN8 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Around Barcombe Cross
Typical jobs here are in premises near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Barcombe Cross knowing what to expect.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.