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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Plumpton, East Sussex
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Plumpton, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Plumpton
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks, and common reasons people get in touch are pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and missing TR19 certificates or history.
For a kitchen in or near Plumpton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
If a kitchen in Plumpton has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. A planned visit to Plumpton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Common questions in Plumpton
Can school kitchens in Plumpton be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Plumpton, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Who inspects food businesses in Plumpton?
Kitchens in Plumpton are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. Our report sets your readings against both.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
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 the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
TR19 inspection around Plumpton
Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Plumpton. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. We cover Plumpton, about 41 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere around Plumpton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Historic houses near Plumpton, such as Anne of Cleves House about 4 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in Plumpton, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Plumpton included. Plumpton is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of BN7 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Plumpton
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Half Moon Inn and the streets around them. Plumpton’s nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Blackcap.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Plumpton before we set off.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
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What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Plumpton
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Plumpton is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 3.4 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The scale of the work
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.