East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Sidley TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sidley. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Sidley
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you are dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, we can help.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like Sidley gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, as grease can build up there too.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sidley
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
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.
Common problems we fix in Sidley
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Look out for any of the following:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sidley is Bexhill Hospital, about 0.7 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
The process
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 the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Sidley when you book.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Sidley: your questions answered
Does the sea air around Sidley make a difference to TR19 inspection?
It can. Sidley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Sidley?
In Sidley, it’s Rother council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
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 advise on what to do next.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Sidley?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. System size and access decide the rest.
How often should grease be tested?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
What else we do in Sidley
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep to the recommended interval
- File every inspection report with your certificates
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
TR19 inspection in Sidley: the local picture
The coast is only about 2 miles from Sidley. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. There are about 87 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 27 takeaways and sandwich shops in Sidley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. In Sidley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rother council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Sidley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Sidley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Sites in Sidley get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Sidley among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (26 miles or so).
We cover every part of the TN39 and TN40 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road and the roads around them. Sidley is on the A2691, so it’s easy for us to get to for TR19 inspection. We also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Around Sidley
In Sidley, that means kitchens and buildings near The New Inn, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park and the streets around them. Sidley’s nearest station is Bexhill station, about 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.