East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Ore
For TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ore, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
TR19 inspection in Ore, done properly
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. If you are dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests onwards.
In a smaller place like Ore, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. 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.
- Location
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Ore when you book.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- 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.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Ore
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. In a smaller place like Ore, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why Ore businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Grease, kitchens and Ore
At about 1 mile from the coast, Ore is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 37 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central Ore. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Fire safety in Ore falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sandown Primary School or anywhere near Ore, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Conquest Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ore, about 2 miles north-west.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ore to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (27 miles or so).
Every address in TN35 and TN34 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Ore: Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Near you in Ore
Around Ore, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
FAQs for Ore
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Ore?
In Ore, it’s Hastings 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.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ore?
That’s 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.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Is Ore in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Ore, within the South East and London area we cover.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Never cook with filters missing
- Diary the next grease test and clean
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
Also in Ore
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ore
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Common problems we fix in Ore
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Christ Church, or anywhere in Ore, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end