East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Cross in Hand, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Cross in Hand on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection in Cross in Hand
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. We’re often asked to deal with uncertainty over how often to clean and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, on post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and insurer audits.
In a small place like Cross in Hand, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, 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.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
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Also in Cross in Hand
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Cross in Hand before we set off.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Grease, kitchens and Cross in Hand
At about 39 miles from central London, Cross in Hand sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Cross in Hand are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Cross in Hand, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Uckfield Community Hospital about 4.9 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around Cross in Hand, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Cross in Hand included. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, about 18 miles from Cross in Hand.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for TR19 inspection. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Cross in Hand, we cover Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Around Cross in Hand
Around Cross in Hand, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Passingworth Park. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Cross in Hand
Do you work in villages like Cross in Hand?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Cross in Hand after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Cross in Hand needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
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, then a fixed quote.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What a clean won’t put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.