East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Norton, East Sussex
Specialist TR19 inspection for Norton: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
How we handle TR19 inspection in Norton
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and pre-clean surveys, and the jobs we see most are ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and sites with gaps in their extract records.
In a small place like Norton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Norton (BN25)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Norton
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Norton is calmer for everyone.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The timing of a visit to Norton is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Common questions in Norton
Can you work in Norton outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Norton?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Norton than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
Is Norton in your area?
Yes. We work in Norton and across East Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What affects the quote in Norton
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
TR19 inspection around Norton
Sea air reaches Norton, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Norton. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Norton sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital about 1.3 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Alfriston Clergy House is about 3.2 miles east), access may need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like UTC@Harbourside, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Norton is about 2 miles east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. From the centre of Norton to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. Brighton is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
All of BN25 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Bishopstone (1 mile south), Tide Mills (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), South Heighton (1 mile north-west) and Newhaven (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Norton
In Norton, that means kitchens and buildings near Castle Hill. For rail, the closest station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newhaven Museum (1.4 miles west) and Arlington Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.