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Blackstone TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Blackstone, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Blackstone
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. If you’re dealing with extracts that have never been grease tested and sections of duct that can’t be reached, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Flag oily drips near the extract
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Blackstone
Food hygiene inspections in Blackstone are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. About 40 miles out from central London, Blackstone is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
A hospital like The Dene Hospital, about 3.8 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN5, we can take on TR19 inspection. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 8 miles away.
TR19 inspection in BN5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Blackstone
The closest station to Blackstone is Hassocks station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system, and we clear up before we go. Visits to a village like Blackstone are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
When to call us in Blackstone
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Blackstone, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Leave it or put it right?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Blackstone is calmer for everyone.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why Blackstone businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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.
How we price TR19 inspection
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Questions from Blackstone
Will you come out to Blackstone?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Blackstone is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Blackstone?
Kitchens in Blackstone are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How often should grease be tested?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.