West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Avisford
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Avisford: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Avisford
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Avisford and across West Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. Common call-outs are for confirming a clean reached the whole system and sections of duct that can’t be reached, across insurer audits, access surveys and wet film thickness tests.
Work in a small place like Avisford starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Avisford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Avisford kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Avisford. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Avisford sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Avisford. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School or anywhere near Avisford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Avisford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Avisford, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (20 miles or so).
We work across the BN18 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. We also cover Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Avisford
In Avisford, that means kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. Avisford’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Why it’s worth doing now in Avisford
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Avisford
- We’re fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
What affects the quote in Avisford
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
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What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That is why we test behind them.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Avisford.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Avisford
Do you cover smaller places like Avisford?
Yes. Avisford is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire service covers Avisford?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Avisford. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® is not legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
When to call us in Avisford
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Arundel and District Hospital about 2.1 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a written report and pictures are included