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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Crawley Down, West Sussex
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Crawley Down, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Missing access panels found on survey
How we handle TR19 inspection in Crawley Down
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include systems that need surveying before cleaning and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, on access surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests.
In a smaller place like Crawley Down, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Crawley Down
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered across Crawley Down and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Crawley Down. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Crawley Down 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.
A hospital like Queen Victoria Hospital, about 3.5 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Saint Hill Manor is about 2.4 miles south-east), access may need planning.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Crawley Down and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Crawley Down is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (20 miles or so).
We cover every part of the RH10 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Crawley Down
In Crawley Down, that means kitchens and buildings near Imberhorne School, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Crawley Down includes Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the quote in Crawley Down
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Common questions in Crawley Down
Who is the fire and rescue service for Crawley Down?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Crawley Down. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you cover smaller places like Crawley Down?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Crawley Down included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It works whoever carried out the clean.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Tell us when your site near Crawley Down is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- 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
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
Common problems we fix in Crawley Down
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near All Saints Parish Church, or anywhere in Crawley Down, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What insurance they carry
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Managing agents and facilities teams in Crawley Down
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 photos, so records stay tidy.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
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Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.