Brighton and Hove · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Whitehawk TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Whitehawk from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Why it’s worth doing now in Whitehawk
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. Booking now means the visit to Whitehawk is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Whitehawk
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
TR19 inspection in Whitehawk, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. If you have systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, we can put it right.
For a smaller kitchen near Whitehawk, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Whitehawk
Sea air reaches Whitehawk, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 473 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 91 sandwich bars and takeaways across Whitehawk and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. The fire and rescue service for Whitehawk is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Whitehawk, such as Royal Pavilion about 1.4 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Whitehawk is Royal Sussex County Hospital, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Whitehawk to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Whitehawk is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we work for commercial clients.
Every address in BN2 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Whitehawk: Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Whitehawk
Around Whitehawk, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School. Whitehawk’s nearest station is Brighton station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
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.
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. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. For a site near Whitehawk, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- 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.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Whitehawk, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, out of sight of the kitchen.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
How we price TR19 inspection
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Towns and villages near Whitehawk
Also in Whitehawk
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Whitehawk
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Clients usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
School kitchens, at schools like City Academy Whitehawk for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Whitehawk questions
Which fire service covers Whitehawk?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Whitehawk. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who inspects food businesses in Whitehawk?
Food hygiene inspections in Whitehawk are carried out by Brighton and Hove council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do you cover Whitehawk?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Whitehawk.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
How often should grease be tested?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.