East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Northease
TR19 inspection for Northease, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Northease
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
TR19 inspection in Northease
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. The work covers deposit thickness tests, access surveys and insurer audits, and people most often call us about uncertainty over how often to clean and sites with gaps in their extract records.
Somewhere as small as Northease, 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, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Northease (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Common problems we fix in Northease
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
For schools such as Priory School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Common questions in Northease
Can the work in Northease be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Northease keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Is Northease within the area you cover?
Yes. Northease is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
How often should grease be tested?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How we price TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
For TR19 inspection in Northease, ring 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. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Northease
At about 46 miles from central London, Northease sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Kitchens in Northease get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Peter's Church, or anywhere in Northease, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A hospital like Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 2.4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Northease and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, and Northease is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BN7. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Around Northease
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Lewes and Laughton Levels and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southease station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Northease includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. In a small place like Northease, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Also in Northease
Why it’s worth doing now in Northease
If a kitchen in Northease has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Northease businesses choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.