East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in South Malling
We cover South Malling for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in South Malling
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in South Malling and don’t know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. The work covers deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and access surveys, and people most often call us about sections of duct that can’t be reached and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts.
In a smaller place like South Malling, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Everything the job in South Malling needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What else we do in South Malling
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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 do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in South Malling
When a site in South Malling changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records do not always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
If you cook for passing trade around Lewes station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What paperwork you get at the end
South Malling questions
Who inspects food businesses in South Malling?
Kitchens in South Malling are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in South Malling during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 6 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of South Malling. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® is not legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What affects the quote in South Malling
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally 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 in South Malling: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 19 pubs and bars registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of South Malling. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. The fire and rescue service for South Malling is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in South Malling get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Michael or anywhere around South Malling, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For schools such as South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in South Malling and the rest of East Sussex. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 7 miles from South Malling.
Every address in BN7 and BN8 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road and nearby roads. South Malling sits on or near the A26 and A2029, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
What’s near South Malling
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land. South Malling’s nearest station is Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and pictures.