West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Hurstpierpoint
TR19 inspection for Hurstpierpoint, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Common problems we fix in Hurstpierpoint
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
What we are most often called out for:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; The Dene Hospital is the nearest hospital to Hurstpierpoint, about 2.1 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What hours they’ll be on site
TR19 inspection in Hurstpierpoint
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 post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
In a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hurstpierpoint
Other services in Hurstpierpoint
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Hurstpierpoint
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Questions from Hurstpierpoint
Do you work in villages like Hurstpierpoint?
Yes, Hurstpierpoint is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire service covers Hurstpierpoint?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- File every inspection report with your certificates
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Hurstpierpoint kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 19 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Hurstpierpoint. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Hurstpierpoint is covered by 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. In Hurstpierpoint, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. 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.
For schools such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church or elsewhere in Hurstpierpoint, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around Hurstpierpoint, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Hurstpierpoint included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too, about 7 miles from Hurstpierpoint.
All of BN6 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B2116, Hurstpierpoint is simple for us to get to at any hour. If your site is just outside Hurstpierpoint, we cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hurstpierpoint
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School, among other places. The closest station to Hurstpierpoint is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Visits to a place like Hurstpierpoint are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the 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
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 will explain each part.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
For a fixed quote, call 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 pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What happens if it’s left?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Without them, a claim can be reduced or refused. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job