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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Elmer, West Sussex
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Elmer, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
TR19 inspection in Elmer, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers access surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and surveys needed before quoting a full clean.
In a smaller place like Elmer, 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 cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Towns and villages near Elmer
Other services in Elmer
Common questions in Elmer
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Elmer?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Elmer gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Elmer during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 4 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Elmer. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will fit the work in.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Large or multiple systems take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll plan it.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you don’t have to close during trading.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What affects the quote in Elmer
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so panels can be added.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays so meals are not affected.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Your opening hours decide when we come to Elmer, not ours.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What we are called out for in Elmer
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital about 2.9 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Diary the next grease test and clean
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
TR19 inspection in Elmer: the local picture
Elmer lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Elmer. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Elmer falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Nicholas Church, or anywhere in Elmer, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School or anywhere near Elmer, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Elmer to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 20 miles from Elmer.
Work in PO22 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Elmer
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Felpham Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).