East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Five Ash Down
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Five Ash Down, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. 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 around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Five Ash Down knowing what to expect.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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How we handle TR19 inspection in Five Ash Down
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 have pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Five Ash Down starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Five Ash Down and across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. That’s why we test behind them.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, well away from where anyone looks.
TR19 inspection in Five Ash Down: the local picture
Five Ash Down is about 36 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Five Ash Down. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Uckfield Community Hospital (about 2.4 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near Five Ash Down Independent Chapel or anywhere around Five Ash Down, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Five Ash Down, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Five Ash Down is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
All of TN22 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Near you in Five Ash Down
In Five Ash Down, that means kitchens and buildings near Uckfield College, among other places. The closest station to Five Ash Down is Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Common problems we fix in Five Ash Down
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Buxted CofE Primary School or anywhere near Five Ash Down, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What hours they’ll be on site
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Never cook with filters missing
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
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What else we do in Five Ash Down
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Five Ash Down
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
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.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Five Ash Down
Can you come to Five Ash Down after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Five Ash Down can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Five Ash Down?
That is 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.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
When should we have our next grease test?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Five Ash Down is calmer for everyone.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Five Ash Down
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
See our cost guide or our accreditations.