West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Faygate
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Faygate, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
About our TR19 inspection in Faygate
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before 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. If you are dealing with parts of the system left out of past cleans and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, we can put it right, from access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Work in a small place like Faygate starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Faygate before we set off.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Faygate
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Faygate?
That is Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Faygate. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work overnight in Faygate?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Faygate can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Faygate?
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
For kitchens close to Faygate station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Nearby places to Faygate
Also in Faygate
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- What state the system is in
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
TR19 inspection in Faygate: the local picture
Kitchens in Faygate get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Faygate. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Crawley Hospital is the nearest hospital to Faygate, about 3.2 miles north-east. School kitchens, at schools like Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Sites in Faygate get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Work in RH12 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Faygate include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Faygate
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Faygate itself: Faygate station. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and cannot be reached.