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TR19 Inspection in The Pound
TR19 inspections and grease testing for The Pound, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
About our TR19 inspection in The Pound
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, which is why measurement matters. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. If you’re dealing with surveys needed before quoting a full clean and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, we can help, from wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests onwards.
In a village or hamlet like The Pound, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- The Pound (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Also near The Pound
Also in The Pound
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
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.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Design faults in the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
What TR19 inspection looks like in The Pound
Food hygiene inspections in The Pound are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers The Pound. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere in The Pound, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bexhill Hospital (about 5.2 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in The Pound and the rest of East Sussex. The Pound is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 23 miles away.
All of TN33 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road and Linghams Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Near you in The Pound
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn and the streets around them. The Pound’s nearest station is Battle station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to The Pound run smoothly.
- 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.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you will not know without measuring. In a small place like The Pound, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why The Pound businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Never cook with filters missing
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
The Pound: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in The Pound?
That is Rother council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in The Pound. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Who is the fire and rescue service for The Pound?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers The Pound. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so you don’t have to close during trading.
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 fixed quote is built on it.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Sites with several canopies take longer, so give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will plan it.