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TR19 Inspection in Findon Valley
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Findon Valley, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
About our TR19 inspection in Findon Valley
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests, and people most often call us about ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit.
In a smaller place like Findon Valley, 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. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Findon Valley than wait for a failure.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Findon Valley
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
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What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Findon Valley
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Findon Valley kitchens: local notes
There are about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 8 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Findon Valley, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. It’s Worthing council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Findon Valley. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Findon Valley is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near All Saints, or anywhere in Findon Valley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Findon Valley (Ecclesden Manor is about 3.5 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Worthing Hospital is the nearest hospital to Findon Valley, about 2.9 miles south-east.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Findon Valley to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Findon Valley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (12 miles or so).
We work across the BN14 and BN13 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Findon Valley, we cover Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Findon Valley
Around Findon Valley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Durrington High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Around Findon Valley, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Findon Valley
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The number of sites or systems
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Findon Valley
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
Findon Valley: your questions answered
Can a school canteen extract in Findon Valley be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Findon Valley, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Findon Valley?
Kitchens in Findon Valley are inspected by Worthing council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How much time does an inspection need?
Typically, the inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. System size and access decide the rest.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.