East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Southover TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Southover from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
How we handle TR19 inspection in Southover
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. The work covers deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
Kitchens around a place like Southover are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Southover?
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, so readings are the reliable guide.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
For kitchens close to Lewes station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Comparing quotes
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why deal with it now?
If a kitchen in Southover has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. When a site near Southover shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Never cook with filters missing
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Also near Southover
Also in Southover
Grease, kitchens and Southover
Food Standards Agency data counts about 49 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 13 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Southover. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. The fire and rescue service for Southover is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Southover. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Western Road Community Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Lewes Victoria Hospital about 0.7 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Southover, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 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 Southover.
Our technicians cover all of BN7 and BN8 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane and the roads around them. You will find Southover on the A277 and A2029, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Southover
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Kings Head pub, Priory School and Railway Land. Southover has its own railway station: Lewes station. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
Southover: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Southover?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Southover can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which fire service covers Southover?
Fire safety enforcement in Southover is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we’ll set the report out to match.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Southover?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem 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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Around Southover, access is normally simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- 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.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
What affects the quote in Southover
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.