East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Birling Gap
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Birling Gap. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
About our TR19 inspection in Birling Gap
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Birling Gap and across East Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Birling Gap
Birling Gap is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Birling Gap. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Birling Gap get their food hygiene inspections from Eastbourne 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.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 4.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Birling Gap; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude or anywhere around Birling Gap, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Sites in Birling Gap get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Birling Gap among them. Brighton is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
We work across BN20 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Birling Gap
The nearest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
Why it’s worth doing now in Birling Gap
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Birling Gap
- We’re fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Somewhere as small as Birling Gap, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Birling Gap
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
A hospital like Eastbourne District General Hospital, about 4.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Birling Gap questions
Which environmental health team covers Birling Gap?
In Birling Gap, it’s Eastbourne 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.
Can you get to a site in Birling Gap?
Yes. Birling Gap is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Birling Gap?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.