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TR19 inspections in South Mundham
TR19 inspection for South Mundham and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to South Mundham.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
How we handle TR19 inspection in South Mundham
Not every kitchen fits neatly into a calendar. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. If you have missing TR19 certificates or history and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, we can help.
In a small place like South Mundham, 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag oily drips near the extract
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and pictures. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
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What else we do in South Mundham
Why deal with it now?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A fault that closes a site in a village like South Mundham affects everyone who depends on it.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in South Mundham
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We’re fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Managing agents and facilities teams in South Mundham
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
Common questions in South Mundham
Does the sea air around South Mundham make a difference to TR19 inspection?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in South Mundham than inland. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Which council inspects kitchens in South Mundham?
That’s Arun council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in South Mundham. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How long does grease testing take?
Expect it to take anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® isn’t law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Why survey before a clean?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
Can you price the work without visiting?
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.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning straight away.
How we price TR19 inspection
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
South Mundham kitchens: local notes
At about 2 miles from the coast, South Mundham is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central South Mundham. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Fire safety in South Mundham falls to 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Stephen, or anywhere in South Mundham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. School kitchens, at schools like North Mundham Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in South Mundham and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and South Mundham is one of them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 14 miles from South Mundham.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Manor Lane and Honer Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
What’s near South Mundham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls and Avisford, among other places. South Mundham’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
Signs you need TR19 inspection in South Mundham
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
Look out for any of the following:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 3.1 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed