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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Donnington, West Sussex
For TR19 inspection in Donnington, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
TR19 inspection in Donnington
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you’re dealing with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, we can help.
In a small place like Donnington, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Donnington
Can a school canteen extract in Donnington be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 5 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Donnington. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Donnington?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Donnington. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Large or multiple systems take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will plan it.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
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What else we do in Donnington
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Donnington
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
If you need TR19 inspection in Donnington, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. 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 typically follows within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. With notice, the visit to Donnington can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Donnington
Grease in a duct is flammable 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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 2.5 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Donnington, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Donnington
The coast is only about 3 miles from Donnington. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Donnington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Food hygiene inspections in Donnington are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St George or elsewhere in Donnington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Donnington (Goodwood House is about 4.8 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Donnington and the rest of West Sussex. Donnington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Portsmouth, about 13 miles from Donnington.
TR19 inspection in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Being close to the B2201, Donnington is easy for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Donnington
In Donnington, that means kitchens and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Donnington is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.