West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Broomer's Corner
TR19 inspection for Broomer's Corner and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Broomer's Corner
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. We are often asked to deal with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and missing access panels found on survey, across deposit thickness tests, access surveys and post-clean checks.
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. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Broomer's Corner
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Where a hall near St Mary's Mission Church, or anywhere in Broomer's Corner, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
TR19 inspection around Broomer's Corner
Broomer's Corner is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Broomer's Corner. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like William Penn School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Broomer's Corner or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Broomer's Corner is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
We work across RH13 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. We cover sites on Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Broomer's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles north-west. The countryside around Broomer's Corner includes Knepp Wildland.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- File every inspection report with your certificates
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Common questions in Broomer's Corner
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Broomer's Corner?
That’s Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Broomer's Corner. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come to Broomer's Corner after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
If you need TR19 inspection in Broomer's Corner, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Why it’s worth doing now in Broomer's Corner
If there’s a fire or a claim, your insurer may ask for TR19 records. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A fault that closes a site in a village like Broomer's Corner affects everyone who depends on it.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broomer's Corner
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- In business since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Broomer's Corner.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.