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TR19 inspections in Highleigh
TR19 inspection for Highleigh and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Highleigh
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, and only measurement shows it. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. If you are dealing with missing access panels found on survey and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
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.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Highleigh
Also in Highleigh
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
What affects the quote in Highleigh
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Common questions in Highleigh
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Highleigh?
Fire safety enforcement in Highleigh is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work in villages like Highleigh?
Yes, Highleigh is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Why survey before a clean?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. It lets us plan the clean and send you a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What do the grease readings need to be?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Visits to a village like Highleigh are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Do you need TR19 inspection in Highleigh?
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 4.8 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Kitchen extracts in Highleigh
Highleigh lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs, bars and clubs across Highleigh and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Highleigh sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Sidlesham Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere in Highleigh, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Highleigh 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 photos. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Highleigh among them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (12 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: PO20. You will find streets such as Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Highleigh: Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Highleigh
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.