East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Sedlescombe
Looking for TR19 inspection in Sedlescombe? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Sedlescombe
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. Typical jobs include confirming a clean reached the whole system and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
For a kitchen in or near Sedlescombe, 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 to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Design faults in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
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Common problems we fix in Sedlescombe
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
What we are most often called out for:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Durhamford Manor is about 0.7 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Before you book anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Sedlescombe before we set off.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Sedlescombe
Do you work overnight in Sedlescombe?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Sedlescombe can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you work in villages like Sedlescombe?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sedlescombe included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, photos and any inaccessible areas. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Sedlescombe?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos to book it in.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
TR19 inspection around Sedlescombe
We cover Sedlescombe, about 48 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Environmental health officers from Rother council inspect food businesses in Sedlescombe. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Conquest Hospital (about 3.8 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or anywhere around Sedlescombe, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN33 postcode area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 23 miles from Sedlescombe.
We cover every part of TN33 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sedlescombe include Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sedlescombe
The closest station to Sedlescombe is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Sedlescombe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.