East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in South Chailey
Professional TR19 inspection in and around South Chailey, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
About our TR19 inspection in South Chailey
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. 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. We are often asked to deal with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, across post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits.
Work in a small place like South Chailey starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in South Chailey
Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in South Chailey. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. We cover South Chailey, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Lewes Victoria Hospital (about 4.5 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For schools such as Chailey School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in South Chailey and the rest of East Sussex. South Chailey is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 9 miles from South Chailey.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. You will find streets such as Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Around South Chailey
In South Chailey, that means kitchens and buildings near Swan Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
How we price TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
Every site is different, 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 we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
FAQs for South Chailey
Which environmental health team covers South Chailey?
Food hygiene inspections in South Chailey are carried out by Lewes council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in South Chailey?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers South Chailey. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we’ll plan the visit around them.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Somewhere as small as South Chailey, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in South Chailey, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in South Chailey
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around South Chailey (Anne of Cleves House is about 5 miles south), fitting access panels needs care.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.