East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Lower Horsebridge TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lower Horsebridge, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing access panels found on survey
What we are called out for in Lower Horsebridge
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
Horselunges Manor, about 0.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Lower Horsebridge; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
About our TR19 inspection in Lower Horsebridge
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. Common call-outs are for insurers asking for TR19 evidence and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, across insurer audits, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys.
In a small place like Lower Horsebridge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Horsebridge
What else we do in Lower Horsebridge
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Why deal with it now?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
TR19 inspection around Lower Horsebridge
There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Lower Horsebridge and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), 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. Fire safety in Lower Horsebridge 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. Kitchens in Lower Horsebridge get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Hellingly Community Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Hellingly Hospital Railway about 1.1 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Lower Horsebridge or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Lower Horsebridge is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
We work across the BN27 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
What’s near Lower Horsebridge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hailsham Community College. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 4.1 miles south. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Lower Horsebridge.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
FAQs for Lower Horsebridge
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Lower Horsebridge out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Lower Horsebridge. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Lower Horsebridge?
Fire safety enforcement in Lower Horsebridge is handled by 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.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so panels can be added.