East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Guestling Green
TR19 inspection for Guestling Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
TR19 inspection in Guestling Green, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. Common call-outs are for uncertainty over how often to clean and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, across deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys.
Work in a small place like Guestling Green starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Nearby places to Guestling Green
What else we do in Guestling Green
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Guestling Green
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
What happens if it’s left?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. An inspection now gives a site in Guestling Green a current picture. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Guestling Green is calmer for everyone.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Guestling Green
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Full insurance on every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Grease, kitchens and Guestling Green
Guestling Green is within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Guestling Green. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Guestling Green is covered by 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Laurence's Church or elsewhere in Guestling Green, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Conquest Hospital is the nearest hospital to Guestling Green, about 3 miles west.
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Guestling Green, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Guestling Green is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, about 26 miles from Guestling Green.
We cover every part of the TN35 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-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).
Near you in Guestling Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near Buckswood School, The Hope Public House and The Hastings Academy. The closest station to Guestling Green is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Guestling Green.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Common questions in Guestling Green
Can you get to a site in Guestling Green?
Yes, Guestling Green is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which environmental health team covers Guestling Green?
That is Rother council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Guestling Green. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. We can work from photos and details, or visit, as suits the job.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. 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.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Guestling Green
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.