West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Rudgwick TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspection in Rudgwick: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
What a clean will not put right
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Rudgwick
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. If you are dealing with sections of duct that can’t be reached and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can put it right.
In a small place like Rudgwick, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. 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
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Rudgwick
Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Rudgwick. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Rudgwick is covered by 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 schools such as Rudgwick Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Rudgwick is Horsham Hospital, about 5.6 miles east.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Rudgwick to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Rudgwick is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 12 miles from Rudgwick.
We cover every part of the RH12 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Rudgwick include Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rudgwick
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Managing agents and facilities teams in Rudgwick
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
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 send us an email, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What we’re called out for in Rudgwick
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. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Where a hall near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Rudgwick, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
The process
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 around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Rudgwick, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Questions from Rudgwick
Can you get to a site in Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you come to Rudgwick after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Rudgwick keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
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.