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TR19 inspections in Hastings
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Hastings, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
TR19 inspection in Hastings
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits, and people most often call us about extracts that have never been grease tested and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
In Hastings, extract cleaning fits around service: after the last cover, before breakfast or on a day the kitchen is shut. Bigger sites can be done kitchen by kitchen, so cooking carries on elsewhere.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Hastings
Sea air reaches Hastings, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 55 pubs, bars and clubs and about 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hastings. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Hastings are the job of Hastings council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For kitchens close to St Leonards Warrior Square station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Where a hall near St Luke's Church, or anywhere in Hastings, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hastings is in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Hastings or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Hastings is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (28 miles or so).
Work in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around Hastings include the A21 and A28, so getting to you is simple for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hastings has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Near you in Hastings
In Hastings, that means kitchens and buildings near William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hastings is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Hastings includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Why deal with it now?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. Several systems on one site in Hastings are simpler to look after when the dates are set in advance.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. In the busier parts of Hastings, parking and roof access are the main things to plan.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- 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 pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Do you need TR19 inspection in Hastings?
When a site in Hastings changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Paul's Church of England Academy or anywhere near Hastings, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
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Common questions in Hastings
Can the work in Hastings be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Hastings can fit around your hours. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Hastings in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 7 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Hastings. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so it matters in practice.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
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 ahead of the clean.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and pictures after the work, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.