East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Tidebrook
TR19 inspection for Tidebrook, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Tidebrook
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. We are often asked to deal with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and extracts that have never been grease tested, across pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and insurer audits.
Somewhere as small as Tidebrook, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
A written report with photos follows each 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.
- Location
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Tidebrook
It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tidebrook. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. At about 36 miles from central London, Tidebrook sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Historic houses near Tidebrook, such as Wadhurst Castle about 2.3 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Tidebrook, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Tidebrook, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Tidebrook is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
What’s near Tidebrook
In Tidebrook, that means kitchens and buildings near Wadhurst Park. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Tidebrook includes Bewl Water.
Leave it or put it right?
Sites in Tidebrook that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. With notice, the visit to Tidebrook can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Tidebrook businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Design faults in the extract system
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Book the next test on the date in the report
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Nearby places to Tidebrook
Other services in Tidebrook
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Common problems we fix in Tidebrook
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Ticehurst House Hospital (about 4.5 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote shows VAT
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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 can diagnose it and quote.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Tidebrook.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
FAQs for Tidebrook
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Tidebrook?
In Tidebrook, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Tidebrook?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Tidebrook. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What is grease thickness testing?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
Why survey before a clean?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, as suits the job.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.