East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Rotherfield, East Sussex
One call covers TR19 inspection in Rotherfield, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Rotherfield
Before any clean in Rotherfield, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. If you’re dealing with surveys needed before quoting a full clean and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, we can put it right, from wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Rotherfield?
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Denys or elsewhere in Rotherfield, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
How it works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Rotherfield before we set off.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Rotherfield, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Rotherfield questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Rotherfield?
Food hygiene inspections in Rotherfield are carried out by Wealden council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you cover smaller places like Rotherfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Why deal with it now?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you won’t know without measuring. It’s simpler to plan the work at Rotherfield now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
TR19 inspection in Rotherfield: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Rotherfield and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Kitchens in Rotherfield get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Rotherfield sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Crowborough War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to Rotherfield, about 2.7 miles west. For schools such as Rotherfield Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN6, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Rotherfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. We also work in Maidstone, about 20 miles from Rotherfield.
TR19 inspection in TN6 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rotherfield
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Beacon Academy, The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
What a clean won’t put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests