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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Crosspost, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Crosspost on TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Crosspost
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. If you are dealing with checking the result of a recent clean and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Crosspost, 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, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Crosspost: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in and around Crosspost, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Crosspost. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Crosspost, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Bolney CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like The Dene Hospital, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH17 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Crosspost is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. Brighton is in our area too, around 11 miles away.
All of RH17 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Crosspost include Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Crosspost
The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
What we are called out for in Crosspost
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary Magdalene's Church or anywhere around Crosspost, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the price is fixed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What we do, step by step
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as Crosspost, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Crosspost, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Crosspost: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Crosspost?
The local authority for Crosspost is Mid Sussex council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire service covers Crosspost?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Crosspost. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
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.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we’ll book around them.
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.
Is Crosspost in your area?
Yes. We work in Crosspost and across West Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What happens if it’s left?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. In a small place like Crosspost, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Places near Crosspost
What else we do in Crosspost
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Crosspost
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Testing shows whether the interval suits.