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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kent Street, East Sussex
TR19 inspection in Kent Street, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
TR19 inspection in Kent Street, done properly
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. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include confirming a clean reached the whole system and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, on wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and post-clean checks.
In a village or hamlet like Kent Street, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
Kent Street: your questions answered
Can you work in Kent Street outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Kent Street does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Kent Street?
Kent Street 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.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Kent Street and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Kitchen extracts in Kent Street
Kitchens in Kent Street get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. 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. We cover Kent Street, about 49 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kent Street is Conquest Hospital, about 2.2 miles south-east. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Durhamford Manor is about 2.2 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in Kent Street, please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Kent Street included. Kent Street is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, about 24 miles from Kent Street.
All of TN33 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Kent Street: Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Kent Street
The nearest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Kent Street includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
What we are called out for in Kent Street
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
For schools such as Ark Helenswood Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of insurance
- Whether VAT is included