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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Waterhall, Brighton and Hove
TR19 inspection in Waterhall from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
About our TR19 inspection in Waterhall
Taking on a kitchen in Waterhall with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, pictures and a clear view of what’s needed, before any cleaning is booked. Common call-outs are for confirming a clean reached the whole system and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, on post-clean checks, insurer audits and access surveys.
For a kitchen in or near Waterhall, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Waterhall (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Waterhall
Other services in Waterhall
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Waterhall
Waterhall lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 6 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Waterhall. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Waterhall are the job of Brighton and Hove council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Waterhall, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Preston Manor & Gardens is about 2 miles south), access may need planning.
Waterhall is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Every kind of commercial site in Waterhall, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Waterhall is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove we cover for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BN1. If your site is just outside Waterhall, we cover Patcham (1 mile south-east), Westdene (1 mile south), Hollingbury (1 mile south-east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-east), Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south-east) and West Hill (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Waterhall
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Miller & Carter pub, Withdean Park and Patcham High School. Waterhall’s nearest station is Preston Park station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (1.9 miles south-west) and Montefiore Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Waterhall include Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Waterhall knowing what to expect.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Waterhall
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Montefiore Hospital about 2.7 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Common questions in Waterhall
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Waterhall during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 12 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Waterhall. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
Which council inspects kitchens in Waterhall?
Kitchens in Waterhall are inspected by Brighton and Hove council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, well away from where anyone looks.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.