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TR19 inspections in Amberley
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Amberley, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The times the site is available
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
TR19 inspection in Amberley
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers insurer audits, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning.
Somewhere as small as Amberley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Amberley (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading is not affected.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Amberley.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Design faults in the extract system
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Managing agents and facilities teams in Amberley
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Amberley kitchens: local notes
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Amberley. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Amberley is about 45 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Arundel and District Hospital is the nearest hospital to Amberley, about 3.9 miles south. If you run a café or takeaway near Amberley station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Amberley CofE Primary School or anywhere near Amberley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 18 miles away.
All of BN18 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Amberley include Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Amberley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Dorset House School and Parham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Castle (under half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
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Leave it or put it right?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. An inspection now gives a site in Amberley a current picture. In a place like Amberley, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Common questions in Amberley
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Amberley?
Fire safety enforcement in Amberley is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Amberley?
That is Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Amberley. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so you don’t have to close during trading.