West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Coates
TR19 inspection for Coates and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Leave it or put it right?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Coates rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
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 any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Coates
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Coates
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. We are often asked to deal with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and missing access panels found on survey, across post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
TR19 inspection in Coates: the local picture
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Coates. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Coates, about 43 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Where a hall near Church of St Agatha, or anywhere in Coates, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH20 postcode area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Guildford is in our area too, about 20 miles from Coates.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Coates: Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Coates
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Swan Hotel. Coates’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east. A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Coates
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Coates?
In Coates, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you work at weekends in Coates?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Coates doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Sites with several canopies take longer, so ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll plan it.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: 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 an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Coates.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Coates
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Coates; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.