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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Three Oaks, East Sussex
TR19 inspection for Three Oaks and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Three Oaks
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings.
In a village or hamlet like Three Oaks, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Three Oaks and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere like Three Oaks, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Grease, kitchens and Three Oaks
The coast is only about 3 miles from Three Oaks. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Three Oaks and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Environmental health officers from Rother council inspect food businesses in Three Oaks. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Buckswood School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Conquest Hospital (about 2.5 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you cook for passing trade around Three Oaks station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around Three Oaks, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, Three Oaks included. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (25 miles or so).
Work in TN35 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Three Oaks
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Hope Public House, Hastings Academy and Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Three Oaks itself: Three Oaks station. Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Three Oaks include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. It’s simpler to plan the work at Three Oaks now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What staff can safely do
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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Also near Three Oaks
Also in Three Oaks
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Common questions in Three Oaks
Can school kitchens in Three Oaks be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Three Oaks. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Three Oaks?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Three Oaks gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Do you cover Three Oaks?
Yes. Three Oaks is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What a clean will not put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests