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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Balls Cross, West Sussex
Looking for TR19 inspection in Balls Cross? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Balls Cross
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
TR19 inspection in Balls Cross, done properly
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you are dealing with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, we can help, from wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and post-clean checks onwards.
Work in a small place like Balls Cross starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Balls Cross and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Grease, kitchens and Balls Cross
Kitchens in Balls Cross get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. We cover Balls Cross, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity Church or anywhere around Balls Cross, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the GU28 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 15 miles from Balls Cross.
Work in GU28 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Balls Cross: Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Balls Cross
Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Visits to a village like Balls Cross are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Common problems we fix in Balls Cross
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing access panels found on survey
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Petworth House is about 2.9 miles south), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Balls Cross
Do you work in villages like Balls Cross?
Yes. Balls Cross is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Balls Cross?
Kitchens in Balls Cross are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Why survey before a clean?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
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. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so it can be fixed before the clean.