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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Folkington, East Sussex
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Folkington: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Folkington
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. We are often asked to deal with extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, on pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Folkington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Folkington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Folkington before we set off.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What we are called out for in Folkington
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Folkington; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of insurance
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We are fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
TR19 inspection in Folkington: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Folkington. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Folkington sits within the area of 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. In Folkington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wealden council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Willingdon Community School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Eastbourne District General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Folkington, about 3 miles south-east.
Folkington is about 4 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Folkington and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Folkington among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Folkington.
Work in BN26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Folkington: Filching (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile east), Lower Willingdon (2 miles east), Polegate (2 miles east) and Willingdon (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Folkington
The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Folkington includes Combe Hill.
FAQs for Folkington
Who inspects food businesses in Folkington?
The local authority for Folkington is Wealden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire authority looks after Folkington?
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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
Why survey before a clean?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
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What a clean will not put right
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Folkington
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.