East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Firle
Need TR19 inspection in Firle? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Firle
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and missing TR19 certificates or history.
In a small place like Firle, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Firle (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. In a small place like Firle, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- 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
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Firle, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Firle
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Firle
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Historic houses near Firle, such as Firle Place about 0.4 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a survey comes first
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Firle: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Firle?
Food hygiene inspections in Firle are carried out by Lewes council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Firle?
That is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
TR19 inspection in Firle: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within about 1.5 miles of central Firle. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Firle is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Firle get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Lewes Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital to Firle, about 4.3 miles north-west. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Peter or anywhere around Firle, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Firle or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Firle among them. We also work in Brighton, around 9 miles away.
TR19 inspection in BN8 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Firle
Typical jobs here are in premises near Lewes and Laughton Levels, The Ram Inn and Science and Technology Policy Research and the streets around them. Firle’s nearest station is Glynde station, about 1 mile north-west. A little further out are Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Firle include Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.