East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Hankham TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Hankham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Hankham
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Michelham Priory is about 4.4 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Hankham
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. If you are dealing with systems that need surveying before cleaning and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Hankham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Visits to a village like Hankham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- 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.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. 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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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Hankham
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
A single site or a whole portfolio, 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
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Questions from Hankham
Do you work in villages like Hankham?
Yes. Hankham is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can the work in Hankham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Hankham keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
When should we have our next grease test?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
TR19 inspection in Hankham: the local picture
Hankham is within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Hankham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Hankham is covered by 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Hankham Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Luke's Church or elsewhere in Hankham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From the centre of Hankham to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Hankham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 19 miles away.
Work in BN24 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Hankham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
What else we do in Hankham
Why deal with it now?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. In a place like Hankham, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Every site is different, 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 book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Trading since 2009
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.