West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Albourne, West Sussex
TR19 inspection for Albourne, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing access panels found on survey
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Albourne
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
About our TR19 inspection in Albourne
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include confirming a clean reached the whole system and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, across wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and post-clean checks.
Work in a small place like Albourne starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Albourne (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading is not affected.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Albourne, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us 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’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
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.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Grease, kitchens and Albourne
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 14 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Albourne. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Fire safety in Albourne falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Albourne. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Albourne, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Albourne CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Albourne is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Albourne gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Albourne among them. Brighton is in our area too, around 8 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN6 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Albourne Street (1 mile east), Albourne Green (1 mile north-east), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Woodmancote (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Albourne
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 2.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Albourne includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
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Common problems we fix in Albourne
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.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as The Dene Hospital (about 2.9 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Albourne: your questions answered
Can you work in Albourne outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Albourne does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will you come out to Albourne?
Yes. Albourne is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.