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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hurst Green, East Sussex
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hurst Green: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
TR19 inspection in Hurst Green
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 Hurst Green and across East Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. If you’re dealing with systems that need surveying before cleaning and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
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 will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hurst Green
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
- Fully insured
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Grease, kitchens and Hurst Green
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Hurst Green. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. At about 41 miles from central London, Hurst Green sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Bateman's is about 4.4 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. For schools such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Sites in Hurst Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Hurst Green is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (17 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: TN19. Whether your site is on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Hurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. Hurst Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bewl Water.
Towns and villages near Hurst Green
Also in Hurst Green
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Common questions in Hurst Green
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hurst Green?
The local authority for Hurst Green is Rother council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can the work in Hurst Green be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Hurst Green needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Hurst 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:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Ticehurst House Hospital about 3.7 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Hurst Green.
- 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 photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Hurst Green, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.