West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Norton, West Sussex
Looking for TR19 inspection in Norton? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
TR19 inspection in Norton, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. If you have cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and missing TR19 certificates or history, we can help, from post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests onwards.
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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Norton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Norton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
When to call us in Norton
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Norton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Common questions in Norton
Can you get to a site in Norton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Norton during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Norton, the Food Standards Agency lists about 4 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
What 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 any work starts.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
TR19 inspection in Norton: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Norton. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. In Norton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Arun council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Norton 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ormiston Six Villages Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 3.9 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Norton or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Norton is one of them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 18 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: PO20. If your site is just outside Norton, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Norton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Winterton Arms Public House and Eastergate CofE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Norton
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
Towns and villages near Norton
Other services in Norton
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Norton knowing what to expect.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.