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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lancing, West Sussex
TR19 inspection for Lancing, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
How we handle TR19 inspection in Lancing
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Lancing and the rest of West Sussex. If you have systems that need surveying before cleaning and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help.
Around a smaller place like Lancing, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Lancing (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Everything the job in Lancing needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- 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.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Lancing: your questions answered
Does the sea air around Lancing make a difference to TR19 inspection?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Lancing gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Do you work in villages like Lancing?
Yes. Lancing is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, as suits the job.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Why act early in Lancing
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Lancing a current picture. A site near Lancing that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fully insured
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Lancing kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 1 mile from Lancing. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. There are about 21 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 35 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Lancing, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Lancing is 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.
For kitchens close to Lancing station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Lancing is Worthing Hospital, about 2 miles south-west.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Lancing or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Lancing is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 8 miles from Lancing.
Every address in BN15 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close and nearby roads. With the A2025 close by, Lancing is easy for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Lancing
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub, among other places. Lancing has its own railway station: Lancing station. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Common problems we fix in Lancing
When a site in Lancing changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
School kitchens, at schools like The Globe Primary Academy for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If they look at the system before pricing
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Lancing
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.