East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Friar's Hill TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection across Friar's Hill and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
About our TR19 inspection in Friar's Hill
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 quote and the clean fit the real system. If you have kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, we can help, from access surveys, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests onwards.
Somewhere as small as Friar's Hill, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold 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.
- Place
- Friar's Hill (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and can’t be reached.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Design faults in the extract system
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Friar's Hill
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
Questions from Friar's Hill
Is Friar's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Friar's Hill included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Friar's Hill?
Fire safety enforcement in Friar's Hill is handled by 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.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we’ll plan the visit around them.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What affects the quote in Friar's Hill
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Nearby places to Friar's Hill
What else we do in Friar's Hill
What we do, step by step
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Friar's Hill and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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What TR19 inspection looks like in Friar's Hill
Friar's Hill lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Friar's Hill. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Friar's Hill 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Conquest Hospital about 3.1 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Laurence's Church or anywhere around Friar's Hill, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For schools such as Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Friar's Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in Friar's Hill, please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Friar's Hill included. Friar's Hill is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 26 miles away.
We work across the TN35 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Pett Road, Friars Bank and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Guestling Green (1 mile north-west), Guestling (1 mile west), Fairlight (1 mile south), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west) and Pett (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Around Friar's Hill
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Hope Public House, Speckled Wood and Buckswood School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Three Oaks station, about 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Friar's Hill includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Never cook with filters missing
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.