East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Heathfield, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Heathfield on TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
About our TR19 inspection in Heathfield
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. If you are dealing with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Heathfield, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Heathfield can typically be finished without a second trip.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Advice
What affects the quote in Heathfield
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Other services in Heathfield
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Grease, kitchens and Heathfield
Food Standards Agency records list about 17 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 takeaways across Heathfield and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Food hygiene inspections in Heathfield are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Heathfield is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Hellingly Hospital (about 5.3 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Richards Church, or anywhere in Heathfield, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Parkside Community Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Heathfield or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: TN21. Local streets include Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Being close to the A265 and A267, Heathfield is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Around Heathfield
Typical jobs here are in premises near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Why deal with it now?
Sites in Heathfield that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Booking now means the visit to Heathfield is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
Heathfield questions
Can you work in Heathfield outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Heathfield needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Heathfield?
Heathfield is in the area of 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.
Is a quote from photos possible?
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.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged ahead of the clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.