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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Robertsbridge, East Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Robertsbridge, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
How we handle TR19 inspection in Robertsbridge
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and insurer audits, and the jobs we see most are sites with gaps in their extract records and confirming a clean reached the whole system.
For a kitchen in or near Robertsbridge, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
TR19 inspection around Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is about 43 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in Robertsbridge are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like Ticehurst House Hospital, about 5.4 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, or anywhere in Robertsbridge, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For kitchens close to Robertsbridge station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Robertsbridge to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Robertsbridge among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 20 miles from Robertsbridge.
We work across TN32 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Robertsbridge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Robertsbridge itself: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Robertsbridge include Senlac Hill.
The process
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 anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Robertsbridge.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Robertsbridge
Can you work in Robertsbridge outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Robertsbridge keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you cover smaller places like Robertsbridge?
Yes, Robertsbridge is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. The report flags anything missed.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What happens if it’s left?
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Robertsbridge rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
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 choose Duct Doctor in Robertsbridge
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We diagnose before we treat
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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How we price TR19 inspection
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Robertsbridge
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
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.