East Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Wilmington, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Wilmington on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
About our TR19 inspection in Wilmington
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are sites with gaps in their extract records and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
In a small place like Wilmington, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Also near Wilmington
Also in Wilmington
Do you need TR19 inspection in Wilmington?
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.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary and St Peter's Church or elsewhere in Wilmington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of insurance
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Wilmington.
- 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.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- The times the site is available
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Kitchen extracts in Wilmington
About 48 miles out from central London, Wilmington is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wilmington. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Alfriston Clergy House is about 1.9 miles south-west), access may need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Willingdon Community School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wilmington gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Wilmington is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, around 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of BN26 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on The Street and Ades Field and the roads around them. We also cover Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
What’s near Wilmington
In Wilmington, that means kitchens and buildings near The Sussex Ox pub, among other places. Wilmington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (under half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Combe Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wilmington
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Wilmington questions
Which fire service covers Wilmington?
Fire safety enforcement in Wilmington is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Wilmington within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Wilmington is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.