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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Nutley, East Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Nutley, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
How we handle TR19 inspection in Nutley
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. If you have extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Nutley (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nutley: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Nutley?
Yes. Nutley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire authority looks after Nutley?
Fire safety enforcement in Nutley 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.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It works whoever carried out the clean.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Why survey before a clean?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
Places near Nutley
Also in Nutley
The process
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. From there, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Nutley run smoothly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
When something else is needed
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It does not solve:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Nutley
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Nutley, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kitchens in Nutley get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Nutley falls to 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.
Where a hall near St James the Less, or anywhere in Nutley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Nutley Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Nutley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (about 4.6 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Nutley and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Nutley among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 16 miles from Nutley.
Work in TN22 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Around Nutley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Nutley Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Nutley is Buxted station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Nutley includes Brickfield Meadow.
Why it’s worth doing now in Nutley
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. A fault that closes a site in a village like Nutley affects everyone who depends on it.
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 any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Nutley
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.