East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Ringmer TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Ringmer from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
About our TR19 inspection in Ringmer
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, which is why measurement matters. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, across post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests.
In a smaller place like Ringmer, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Book the next test on the date in the report
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Places near Ringmer
What else we do in Ringmer
Kitchen extracts in Ringmer
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ringmer. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Ringmer get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. 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. Ringmer is covered by 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 your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Ringmer (Glyndebourne is about 1.1 miles south), fitting access panels needs care. School kitchens, at schools like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Ringmer, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Ringmer or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Ringmer is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BN8. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Ringmer: Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Near you in Ringmer
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Ringmer’s nearest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Ringmer at a time that suits you.
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 play a part.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common questions in Ringmer
Will you come out to Ringmer?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Ringmer included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Ringmer in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Ringmer, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Large or multiple systems take longer, and you can call 0345 646 2711 or email us to book it in.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
When should we have our next grease test?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Ringmer?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Ringmer when you book.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.