Brighton and Hove · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Brunswick
TR19 inspection across Brunswick and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with photos.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection in Brunswick, done properly
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. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are extracts that have never been grease tested and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts.
In a smaller place like Brunswick, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Brunswick.
- 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.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Brunswick
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. We typically come back within one working day.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Brunswick
Brunswick lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. There are about 749 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 135 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Brunswick, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. The fire and rescue service for Brunswick is 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.
For schools such as St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Montefiore Hospital about 0.5 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Commuter trade near Brighton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your site is in the middle of Brunswick or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We work across the BN1, BN3 and BN50 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Brunswick has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Landmarks near Brunswick
Typical jobs here are in premises near St. Ann's Well Gardens, Maris & Otter pub and The Drive Prep School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
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 each one has its own record.
Common questions in Brunswick
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Brunswick?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Brunswick than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Brunswick?
That’s Brighton and Hove council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Brunswick. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
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Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
Why act early in Brunswick
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease