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TR19 inspections in Burstow
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Burstow, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
TR19 inspection around Burstow
There are about 29 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Burstow and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. In Burstow, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Crawley 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. Burstow is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Bartholomew, or anywhere in Burstow, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Langley Green Hospital is the nearest hospital to Burstow, about 3.1 miles south-west.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Burstow and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Burstow is one of them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (20 miles or so).
All of RH6 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Burstow
Around Burstow, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Shipley Bridge pub. Burstow’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Burstow
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you are dealing with surveys needed before quoting a full clean and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Burstow, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Burstow (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Fit access panels where the survey finds sections can’t be reached, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Questions from Burstow
Do you work in villages like Burstow?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Burstow is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work overnight in Burstow?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are 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.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
The process
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Burstow run smoothly.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Burstow, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Burstow?
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Oakwood School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price is fixed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether a written report and photos are included
How we price TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Why act early in Burstow
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Burstow rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Burstow businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.