East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Burlow TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Burlow, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
TR19 inspection in Burlow, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. Common call-outs are for post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, on wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
For a kitchen in or near Burlow, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Burlow (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Burlow.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t 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 can’t reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and photos.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so it can be fixed before the clean.
Why it’s worth doing now in Burlow
Without readings, you are guessing when to clean. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you won’t know without measuring. It’s simpler to plan the work at Burlow now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
FAQs for Burlow
Which fire authority looks after Burlow?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Burlow. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work at weekends in Burlow?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Common problems we fix in Burlow
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Burlow shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing access panels found on survey
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Horselunges Manor is about 2.8 miles south), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Kitchen extracts in Burlow
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Burlow. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Burlow is covered by 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. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Burlow. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Christ Church or elsewhere in Burlow, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Hellingly Hospital Railway, about 2.8 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in Burlow, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Burlow. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Burlow among them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (17 miles or so).
All of TN21 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Burlow: Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Burlow
Typical jobs here are in premises near The May Garland Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Burlow includes Selwyns Wood.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Burlow and across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.