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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Coneyhurst, West Sussex
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Coneyhurst, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
How we handle TR19 inspection in Coneyhurst
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’re dealing with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can help, from post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys onwards.
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: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.

- Location
- Coneyhurst (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning does not 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.
Towns and villages near Coneyhurst
Also in Coneyhurst
What TR19 inspection looks like in Coneyhurst
Food Standards Agency records list about 11 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Coneyhurst. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. The fire and rescue service for Coneyhurst is West Sussex 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. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Coneyhurst. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like The Weald School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Coneyhurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Coneyhurst to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 18 miles from Coneyhurst.
We work across the RH14 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Other places close to Coneyhurst include Billingshurst (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (3 miles north), Newpound Common (3 miles north-west), The Haven (4 miles north) and Slinfold (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south).
Near you in Coneyhurst
The closest station to Coneyhurst is Billingshurst station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coneyhurst include Knepp Wildland.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Coneyhurst.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum as part of every survey.
Coneyhurst questions
Which fire authority looks after Coneyhurst?
Fire safety enforcement in Coneyhurst is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Coneyhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Coneyhurst is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. System size and access decide the rest.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
When to call us in Coneyhurst
Grease is 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. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Old Place Manor is about 4.8 miles south-west), access may need planning.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether they’re fully insured