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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ford, West Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Ford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
TR19 inspection in Ford
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. The work covers deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are missing access panels found on survey and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean.
Somewhere as small as Ford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Ford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Ford
Who is the fire and rescue service for Ford?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ford. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who inspects food businesses in Ford?
Kitchens in Ford are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you work in Ford?
Yes. Ford is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays so meals aren’t affected.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. We test at points along the run through access panels.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ford and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
TR19 inspection in Ford: the local picture
Ford lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Ford 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. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ford. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a café or takeaway near Ford station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Littlehampton Academy or anywhere near Ford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Arundel and District Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ford, about 2.1 miles north.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Ford or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Ford among them. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 20 miles from Ford.
We cover every part of BN18 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ford: Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Ford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station. There’s a railway station in Ford itself: Ford station. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Why deal with it now?
Sites in Ford that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. In a place like Ford, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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, which is where we come in.
What affects the quote in Ford
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.