East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Silver Hill
We cover Silver Hill for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: 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.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Silver Hill
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. Typical jobs include heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, across wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Silver Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Silver Hill knowing what to expect.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Silver Hill
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What we are called out for in Silver Hill
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Bateman's is about 4.4 miles west), access may need planning.
Before you book anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Nearby places to Silver Hill
Also in Silver Hill
Why deal with it now?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. In a place like Silver Hill, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Silver Hill businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
FAQs for Silver Hill
Can you get to a site in Silver Hill?
Yes. Silver Hill is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Silver Hill?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Silver Hill. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and give you a fixed quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Silver Hill
Food hygiene inspections in Silver Hill 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. Silver Hill is about 42 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Silver Hill is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 4.4 miles north-west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around Silver Hill, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, Silver Hill included. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 18 miles from Silver Hill.
All of TN19 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Silver Hill
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The White Horse Public House and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. Silver Hill’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
How we price TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Silver Hill
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys