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TR19 Inspection in South Heighton
TR19 inspection in South Heighton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
TR19 inspection in South Heighton
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. We’re often asked to deal with sections of duct that can’t be reached and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, on wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
In a small place like South Heighton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- South Heighton (BN9)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in South Heighton
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
For schools such as Denton Community Primary School and Nursery, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before booking anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the price is fixed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What paperwork you get at the end
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in South Heighton
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in South Heighton
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
TR19 inspection around South Heighton
The coast is only about 2 miles from South Heighton. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Look up South Heighton on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 20 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of South Heighton. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in South Heighton. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital is the nearest hospital to South Heighton, about 1.8 miles south. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere in South Heighton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
South Heighton is about 1 mile north of Newhaven, in East Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around South Heighton, please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, South Heighton included. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, about 8 miles from South Heighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BN9. Close by, we work in Denton (1 mile south), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
Around South Heighton
Around South Heighton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Castle Hill, Hampden Arms and UTC@Harbourside, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east). The countryside around South Heighton includes Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in South Heighton knowing what to expect.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in South Heighton, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Common questions in South Heighton
Which fire service covers South Heighton?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers South Heighton. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you cover smaller places like South Heighton?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and South Heighton is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.