West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sutton, West Sussex
TR19 inspection for Sutton, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
What affects the quote in Sutton
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
About our TR19 inspection in Sutton
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the clean can be planned properly. The work covers pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks, and the jobs we see most are systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
In a village or hamlet like Sutton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Sutton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Why it’s worth doing now in Sutton
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. A planned visit to Sutton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Sutton: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Sutton?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Sutton doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Sutton?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Sutton. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and pictures to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
It takes 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.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, along with any actions needed.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
Grease, kitchens and Sutton
At about 46 miles from central London, Sutton sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Sutton. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
A hospital like Arundel and District Hospital, about 5.3 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere in Sutton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Sutton or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Sutton is one of them. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Work in RH20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Sutton include Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sutton
Sutton’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Sutton includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, 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. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Sutton.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Sutton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Also in Sutton
Common problems we fix in Sutton
When a site in Sutton changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Historic houses near Sutton, such as Bignor Roman Villa about 0.8 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed