West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in South Bersted
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in South Bersted and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
How we handle TR19 inspection in South Bersted
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and missing access panels found on survey.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like South Bersted gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
What affects the quote in South Bersted
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Also in South Bersted
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. The inspection shows whether it needs cleaning now.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Readings show if the interval is right.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
South Bersted kitchens: local notes
Sea air reaches South Bersted, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency data counts about 93 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 41 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around South Bersted, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. The fire and rescue service for South Bersted is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as South Bersted CofE Primary School or anywhere near South Bersted, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Church of St Mary Magdalene, or anywhere in South Bersted, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For kitchens close to Bognor Regis station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around South Bersted, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, South Bersted included. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (18 miles or so).
We work across PO21, PO22 and BN14 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Around South Bersted
In South Bersted, that means kitchens and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and The William Hardwicke pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in South Bersted itself: Bognor Regis station. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (under half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Common questions in South Bersted
Can a school canteen extract in South Bersted be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around South Bersted, the Food Standards Agency lists about 27 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do you cover smaller places like South Bersted?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, South Bersted included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. If photos aren’t enough, we’ll survey first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. System size and access decide the rest.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like South Bersted, so let us know how to reach it.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
Why act early in South Bersted
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.