West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Lindfield TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Lindfield, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
TR19 inspection in Lindfield
Before any clean in Lindfield, we survey the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and record grease readings at set points. If you have insurers asking for TR19 evidence and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests onwards.
Around a smaller place like Lindfield, 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, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Nearby places to Lindfield
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How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. 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. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Lindfield when you book.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Why deal with it now?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Around Lindfield, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
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 will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Kitchen extracts in Lindfield
Look up Lindfield on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 48 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 14 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Lindfield, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Fire safety in Lindfield falls to 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 Lindfield, 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Lindfield, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Princess Royal Hospital about 1.6 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Lindfield and the rest of West Sussex. Lindfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 13 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: RH16. We cover sites on Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lindfield include Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lindfield
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Witch Inn, Oathall Community College and Tavistock and Summerhill School, among other places. Lindfield’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
When to call us in Lindfield
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Ockenden Manor is about 2.7 miles west), access may need planning.
Before booking anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of insurance
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Common questions in Lindfield
Will you come out to Lindfield?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lindfield is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can the work in Lindfield be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Lindfield needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.