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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Aldingbourne, West Sussex
TR19 inspection for Aldingbourne and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
TR19 inspection in Aldingbourne
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Aldingbourne and the rest of West Sussex. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and sites with gaps in their extract records, on pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and access surveys.
In a small place like Aldingbourne, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Aldingbourne kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Aldingbourne. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Aldingbourne. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Aldingbourne get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Aldingbourne Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, about 3.3 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO20 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 17 miles away.
All of PO20 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Hook Lane and Park Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Aldingbourne, we cover Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Aldingbourne
Around Aldingbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Common questions in Aldingbourne
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Aldingbourne?
The local authority for Aldingbourne is Arun council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Aldingbourne?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Aldingbourne. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can call 0345 646 2711 or email us to book it in.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Do you need TR19 inspection in Aldingbourne?
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Aldingbourne shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Goodwood House is about 3.2 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Aldingbourne run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Aldingbourne
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Aldingbourne is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.