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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Hangleton, West Sussex
Specialist TR19 inspection for Hangleton: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Hangleton
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 clean can be planned properly. If you are dealing with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and sites with gaps in their extract records, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Hangleton, 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.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Book the next test on the date in the report
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Leave it or put it right?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. A fault that closes a site in a village like Hangleton affects everyone who depends on it.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hangleton
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Trading since 2009
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Hangleton
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
For schools such as Ferring CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Kitchen extracts in Hangleton
Hangleton lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 17 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hangleton. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Hangleton. 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Andrew's Church or anywhere around Hangleton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ecclesden Manor is about 0.9 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN12, we can take on TR19 inspection. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Brighton, around 14 miles away.
All of BN12 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
What’s near Hangleton
In Hangleton, that means kitchens and buildings near Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hangleton is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Hangleton
Who inspects food businesses in Hangleton?
In Hangleton, it’s Arun council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can sea air affect TR19 inspection in Hangleton?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Hangleton than inland. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we normally come back within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, whichever suits the system.
How much time does an inspection need?
Typically, the inspection takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. System size and access decide the rest.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. 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 job takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Hangleton.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.