West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Itchingfield, West Sussex
TR19 inspection across Itchingfield and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
How we handle TR19 inspection in Itchingfield
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. Common call-outs are for kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and access surveys.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
TR19 inspection in Itchingfield: the local picture
At about 34 miles from central London, Itchingfield sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Fire safety in Itchingfield falls to 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 look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Barns Green Primary School or anywhere near Itchingfield, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hospital like Horsham Hospital, about 3.5 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Itchingfield to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 16 miles away.
TR19 inspection in RH13 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Itchingfield, we cover Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Itchingfield
Typical jobs here are in premises near Tanbridge House School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Somewhere like Itchingfield, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- 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, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Itchingfield
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Nicolas or elsewhere in Itchingfield, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they recommend a next date
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- File every inspection report with your certificates
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
FAQs for Itchingfield
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Itchingfield?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Itchingfield. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who inspects food businesses in Itchingfield?
Food hygiene inspections in Itchingfield are carried out by Horsham council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
How often should grease be tested?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.