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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hale Green, East Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hale Green. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Hale Green
Taking on a kitchen in Hale Green with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, pictures and a clear view of what’s needed, before any cleaning is booked. Common call-outs are for extracts that have never been grease tested and checking the result of a recent clean, on access surveys, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits.
In a small place like Hale Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Hale Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Hale Green
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. In a small place like Hale Green, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
To help 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, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Hale Green and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Hale Green questions
Can you work in Hale Green outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Hale Green can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire authority looks after Hale Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Hale Green is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Hale Green kitchens: local notes
Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Hale Green. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Hale Green is about 43 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A hospital like Hellingly Hospital Railway, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Horselunges Manor is about 2.4 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in Hale Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, Hale Green included. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 16 miles from Hale Green.
We work across BN8 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Hale Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Six Bells Public House. Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Hale Green includes Selwyns Wood.
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Full insurance on every job
- Photo reports with every job
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
When to call us in Hale Green
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chiddingly Primary School or anywhere near Hale Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify