West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Small Dole TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Small Dole, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Small Dole
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Small Dole and the rest of West Sussex. If you have heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and missing TR19 certificates or history, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Small Dole, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
What happens on the day
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. For a village or hamlet like Small Dole, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
Kitchen extracts in Small Dole
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Small Dole. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. About 42 miles out from central London, Small Dole is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Small Dole is Southlands Hospital, about 4.4 miles south.
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN5, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Small Dole is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 8 miles away.
TR19 inspection in BN5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Small Dole: Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Small Dole
Around Small Dole, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Tottington Wood. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Small Dole: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Small Dole?
Small Dole is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work overnight in Small Dole?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Small Dole needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
Is Small Dole in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Small Dole, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
What we are called out for in Small Dole
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Historic houses near Small Dole, such as Portslade Manor about 4.8 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
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Why deal with it now?
If a kitchen in Small Dole has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. In a place like Small Dole, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Small Dole
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.