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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Rye, East Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Rye. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
TR19 inspection in Rye
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. Typical jobs include extracts that have never been grease tested and missing TR19 certificates or history, on post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests.
Around a smaller place like Rye, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
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, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Rye (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Rye.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
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 make a difference.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We are fully insured
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
Rye questions
Can a school canteen extract in Rye be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Rye. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will fit the work in.
Do you work in villages like Rye?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Nearby places to Rye
Also in Rye
TR19 inspection around Rye
Rye is within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records include about 12 hotels and guest houses in and around Rye, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In Rye, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rother 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.
If you cook for passing trade around Rye station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. School kitchens, at schools like Rye Community Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Rye, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Rye, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Rye is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 24 miles away.
We work across the TN31 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Market Road, High Street and Market Street or a nearby road, we can help. With the A259 and A268 close by, Rye is simple for us to get to at any hour. Other places close to Rye include Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Rye
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Anthony of Padua Church, Rye Harbour LNR and The Old Bell Inn. There’s a railway station in Rye itself: Rye station. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (less than half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.