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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Rackham, West Sussex
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Rackham and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
When to call us in Rackham
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Historic houses near Rackham, such as Parham House about 0.7 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How VAT is shown on the quote
About our TR19 inspection in Rackham
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. We’re often asked to deal with checking the result of a recent clean and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, on insurer audits, access surveys and post-clean checks.
Somewhere as small as Rackham, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Rackham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Rackham
Rackham, about 44 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Rackham. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about 4.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Where a hall near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Rackham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Sites in Rackham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Rackham is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from Rackham.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Rackham
In Rackham, that means kitchens and buildings near Parham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
When your team notices a problem 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 will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Readings show if the interval is right.
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Flag oily drips near the extract
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
Rackham: your questions answered
Can you work in Rackham outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Rackham keeps running as normal. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Will you come out to Rackham?
Yes, Rackham is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted ahead of the clean.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What affects the quote in Rackham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
If you need TR19 inspection in Rackham, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Rackham.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.