East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Whitesmith
TR19 inspection for Whitesmith, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
What TR19 inspection looks like in Whitesmith
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Whitesmith and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Whitesmith. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Whitesmith are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
For schools such as Chiddingly Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Hellingly Hospital Railway is the nearest hospital to Whitesmith, about 4 miles east. Where a hall near The Parish Church, or anywhere in Whitesmith, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Whitesmith and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, around 14 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: BN8. Local streets include Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Whitesmith
Whitesmith’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
TR19 inspection in Whitesmith
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. We are often asked to deal with an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and sites with gaps in their extract records, on access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
Work in a small place like Whitesmith starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Places near Whitesmith
What else we do in Whitesmith
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.
Why act early in Whitesmith
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. It’s simpler to plan the work at Whitesmith now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
When something else is needed
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
Whitesmith: your questions answered
Will you come out to Whitesmith?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Whitesmith included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which environmental health team covers Whitesmith?
That’s Wealden council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Whitesmith. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The times the site is available
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Travel, parking and unloading
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
The process
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Whitesmith before we set off.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.