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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Marden's Hill, East Sussex
TR19 inspection in Marden's Hill, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
About our TR19 inspection in Marden's Hill
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. We are often asked to deal with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, across insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Marden's Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, 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 to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Marden's Hill
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Marden's Hill?
In Marden's Hill, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Marden's Hill?
Fire safety enforcement in Marden's Hill is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The timing of a visit to Marden's Hill is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Marden's Hill, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
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.
What we work on in Marden's Hill
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Marden's Hill
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and photos.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.
What we are called out for in Marden's Hill
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Groombridge Place is about 3.8 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
Nearby places to Marden's Hill
Other services in Marden's Hill
TR19 inspection around Marden's Hill
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 pubs and bars in and around Marden's Hill, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in Marden's Hill get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Marden's Hill. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
For schools such as St John's Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St John's Church or elsewhere in Marden's Hill, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Marden's Hill and the rest of East Sussex. Marden's Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 20 miles away.
All of TN6 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Marden's Hill include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Marden's Hill
Typical jobs here are in premises near Beacon Academy and The Half Moon Inn, among other places. The closest station to Marden's Hill is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.