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TR19 inspections and grease testing in East Grinstead, West Sussex
TR19 inspection in East Grinstead from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, out of sight of the kitchen.
TR19 inspection in East Grinstead, done properly
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. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, across post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
In a town like East Grinstead, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Do you need TR19 inspection in East Grinstead?
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in East Grinstead shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Our Lady and St Peter's Church, or anywhere in East Grinstead, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What insurance they carry
- When the next visit should be, and why
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Before the visit, a few pictures of the system and how to reach it help us plan the work in East Grinstead.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether several sites go on one quote
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in East Grinstead
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
TR19 inspection around East Grinstead
The FSA’s data shows about 12 pubs and bars registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of East Grinstead. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In East Grinstead, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. East Grinstead is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a café or takeaway near East Grinstead station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If you need TR19 inspection in East Grinstead, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including East Grinstead. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, East Grinstead among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 21 miles from East Grinstead.
Work in RH19 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and London Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. You will find East Grinstead on the A22 and A264, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside East Grinstead, we cover Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex for TR19 inspection.
Around East Grinstead
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
Why deal with it now?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. A fresh certificate on file is the best thing to have when someone asks to see your records.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
East Grinstead questions
Do you clean school canteen extracts around East Grinstead out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 8 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of East Grinstead. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Can the work in East Grinstead be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in East Grinstead needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
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.