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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Crowhurst, East Sussex
TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Crowhurst. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Crowhurst
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in Crowhurst shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Crowhurst CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
About our TR19 inspection in Crowhurst
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you are dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near Crowhurst, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Crowhurst run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Crowhurst
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
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What else we do in Crowhurst
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Crowhurst
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
FAQs for Crowhurst
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Crowhurst?
Kitchens in Crowhurst are inspected by Rother council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Crowhurst?
Crowhurst is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Crowhurst
The FSA’s data shows about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered in Crowhurst and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Crowhurst is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Rother council inspect food businesses in Crowhurst. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St George or elsewhere in Crowhurst, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Crowhurst is Bexhill Hospital, about 2.8 miles south-west.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Crowhurst, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Crowhurst among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 26 miles away.
All of TN33 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Crowhurst: Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Crowhurst
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College, among other places. Crowhurst has its own railway station: Crowhurst station. A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks