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High Hurstwood TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in High Hurstwood from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection in High Hurstwood
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in High Hurstwood and across East Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are surveys needed before quoting a full clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
In a village or hamlet like High Hurstwood, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Nearby places to High Hurstwood
What else we do in High Hurstwood
What TR19 inspection looks like in High Hurstwood
Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in High Hurstwood. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in High Hurstwood falls to 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in High Hurstwood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Crowborough War Memorial Hospital about 2.7 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. High Hurstwood gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. High Hurstwood is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from High Hurstwood.
Our technicians cover all of the TN22 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside High Hurstwood, we cover Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near High Hurstwood
High Hurstwood’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near High Hurstwood include Brickfield Meadow.
Common problems we fix in High Hurstwood
When a site in High Hurstwood changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records do not always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Term dates shape school work: for a school like High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of insurance
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to High Hurstwood can be planned properly.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
Leave it or put it right?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you won’t know without measuring. If the system at a site near High Hurstwood fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why High Hurstwood businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Common questions in High Hurstwood
Which fire authority looks after High Hurstwood?
That is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work at weekends in High Hurstwood?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in High Hurstwood does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
A post-clean check records grease readings and photos after the work, whoever did the clean.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.