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TR19 inspections and grease testing in High Cross, West Sussex
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in High Cross, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
TR19 inspection in High Cross
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in High Cross and across West Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. Typical jobs include sites with gaps in their extract records and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, on access surveys, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys.
For a kitchen in or near High Cross, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- High Cross (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in High Cross
Sites in High Cross that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in High Cross
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like High Cross.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
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What affects the quote in High Cross
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Design faults in the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
Towns and villages near High Cross
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What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Kitchen extracts in High Cross
It’s Horsham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in High Cross. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for High Cross is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like The Dene Hospital about 2.9 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew or anywhere around High Cross, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For schools such as Albourne CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. High Cross gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and High Cross is one of them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
We cover every part of BN6 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Other places close to High Cross include Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in High Cross
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 3.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Common questions in High Cross
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in High Cross?
That is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. 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 High Cross?
That’s Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in High Cross. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
What is grease thickness testing?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, well away from where anyone looks.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.