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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Barcombe, East Sussex
Need TR19 inspection in Barcombe? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
About our TR19 inspection in Barcombe
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are missing access panels found on survey and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts.
In a village or hamlet like Barcombe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Barcombe
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. 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.
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Barcombe
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
The process
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Barcombe knowing what to expect.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Why act early in Barcombe
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. If the system at a site near Barcombe fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, and readings show whether that’s enough.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Barcombe
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Barcombe
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars in Barcombe and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Barcombe sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Barcombe get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Historic houses near Barcombe, such as Glyndebourne about 3.2 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Barcombe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Barcombe and the rest of East Sussex. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
We work across BN8 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Barcombe
Around Barcombe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Barcombe
Is Barcombe within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Barcombe included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Barcombe?
Kitchens in Barcombe are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. System size and access decide the rest.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Why survey before a clean?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.