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TR19 inspections in Slaugham
TR19 inspections and grease testing for Slaugham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in Slaugham
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Slaugham and across West Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers insurer audits, deposit thickness tests and access surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits.
In a village or hamlet like Slaugham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Slaugham
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Missing access panels found on survey
For schools such as Warninglid Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the price is fixed
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.
Grease, kitchens and Slaugham
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs, bars and clubs across Slaugham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Slaugham. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Slaugham, 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 hospital like Crawley Hospital, about 5.4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Slaugham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Slaugham and the rest of West Sussex. Slaugham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Slaugham.
All of RH17 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Slaugham include Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Near you in Slaugham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Carpenter's Arms. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
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What TR19 inspection cannot fix
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Slaugham
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Somewhere like Slaugham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Common questions in Slaugham
Who is the fire and rescue service for Slaugham?
Fire safety enforcement in Slaugham is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who inspects food businesses in Slaugham?
Kitchens in Slaugham are inspected by Mid Sussex council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What’s 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 it takes a risk-based approach.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
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 grease levels does TR19 allow?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. Our report sets your readings against both.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.