West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Rotherbridge, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Rotherbridge on TR19 inspection. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
TR19 inspection in Rotherbridge
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. If you have post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, we can help, from wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests onwards.
Work in a small place like Rotherbridge starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Rotherbridge (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will 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
So the system stays in good health:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Rotherbridge
Which fire authority looks after Rotherbridge?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Rotherbridge. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can the work in Rotherbridge be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Rotherbridge keeps running as normal. When you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Why survey before a clean?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
TR19 inspection around Rotherbridge
Food Standards Agency data counts about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Rotherbridge and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Rotherbridge sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Rotherbridge. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Petworth Cof E Primary School or anywhere near Rotherbridge, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Rotherbridge is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 5 miles west. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of All Hallows or elsewhere in Rotherbridge, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Rotherbridge is about 8 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Rotherbridge or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 19 miles from Rotherbridge.
Work in GU28 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Kilsham Lane and Rotherbridge Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Petworth (1 mile north-east), Haslingbourne (1 mile east), Tillington (1 mile north), Upperton (2 miles north) and Hampers Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rotherbridge
The closest station to Rotherbridge is Pulborough station, about 4.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (2.1 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rotherbridge include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Rotherbridge
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
Nearby places to Rotherbridge
Other services in Rotherbridge
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work 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 Rotherbridge.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.