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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
TR19 inspection in Kemptown, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Managing agents and facilities teams in Kemptown
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
TR19 inspection in Kemptown
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. If you have kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and sections of duct that can’t be reached, we can help, from post-clean checks, insurer audits and access surveys onwards.
Around a smaller place like Kemptown, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold 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
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Kemptown at a time that suits you.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Also near Kemptown
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Kemptown
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Kemptown
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Royal Pavilion, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses near Kemptown; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Grease, kitchens and Kemptown
Kemptown is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 598 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 111 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kemptown, 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. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Kemptown. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St George's Church or elsewhere in Kemptown, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, about within half a mile north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whatever kind of site you run in Kemptown, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, Kemptown among them.
We cover every part of BN2 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Kemptown: Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Around Kemptown
Typical jobs here are in premises near St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Kemptown questions
Can a school canteen extract in Kemptown be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 22 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kemptown, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will fit the work in.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Kemptown?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Kemptown. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is Kemptown in your area?
Yes. Kemptown is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much time does an inspection need?
Testing takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Sites with several canopies take longer, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll plan it.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and pictures once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Kemptown can typically be finished without a second trip.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.