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TR19 inspections and grease testing in St Helen's, East Sussex
We cover St Helen's for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
TR19 inspection in St Helen's, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in St Helen's and across East Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. We are often asked to deal with kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and sections of duct that can’t be reached, across post-clean checks, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests.
For a smaller kitchen near St Helen's, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- St Helen's (TN34, TN37)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in St Helen's
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like St Helen's.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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Why it’s worth doing now in St Helen's
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. It’s better to plan the work at a site near St Helen's than wait for a failure.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- We are fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
St Helen's questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in St Helen's?
Fire safety enforcement in St Helen's is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Which environmental health team covers St Helen's?
Food hygiene inspections in St Helen's are carried out by Hastings council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
St Helen's kitchens: local notes
St Helen's lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 52 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central St Helen's. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers St Helen's. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ark Blacklands Primary Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Commuter trade near Ore station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to St Helen's is Conquest Hospital, about 0.9 miles north-west.
St Helen's is about 1 mile north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in St Helen's, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. St Helen's is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 27 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the TN34 and TN37 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Park Avenue, Keppel Road and Down's Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Blacklands (1 mile south), Hastings (1 mile south-west), Silverhill (1 mile south-west), Belmont (1 mile south-east) and Hollington (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in St Helen's
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub, among other places. The closest station to St Helen's is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.