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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Chapel Row, East Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Chapel Row, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Grease, kitchens and Chapel Row
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Chapel Row. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. The fire and rescue service for Chapel Row 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. Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Chapel Row. 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.
For schools such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hospital like Amberstone Hospital, about 2.2 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Sites in Chapel Row get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Chapel Row among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Chapel Row
In Chapel Row, that means kitchens and buildings near The Brewers' Arms Inn. The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
TR19 inspection in Chapel Row
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. Common call-outs are for surveys needed before quoting a full clean and insurers asking for TR19 evidence, across access surveys, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Why deal with it now?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Chapel Row is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
What affects the quote in Chapel Row
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The scale of the work
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
FAQs for Chapel Row
Do you work overnight in Chapel Row?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Chapel Row keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Chapel Row?
Fire safety enforcement in Chapel Row is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Chapel Row.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we will tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Chapel Row
Grease in a duct is flammable 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.
Look out for any of the following:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Chapel Row (Horselunges Manor is about 3.4 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What’s included in the scope, part by part