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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Tortington, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Tortington on TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Why it’s worth doing now in Tortington
If a kitchen in Tortington has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. Planning a trip to Tortington ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
What you pay 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 there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every visit written up, with pictures
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
About our TR19 inspection in Tortington
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks, and people most often call us about extracts that have never been grease tested and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
For a kitchen in or near Tortington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
TR19 inspection in Tortington: the local picture
Tortington lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 8 pubs and bars and about 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered in and around Tortington, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Tortington. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about 1.4 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. A kitchen near Ford station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary Magdalene's Church or anywhere around Tortington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Tortington and the rest of West Sussex. Tortington is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
All of BN18 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Tortington, we cover Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Near you in Tortington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. Tortington has its own railway station: Ford station. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Towns and villages near Tortington
Also in Tortington
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Tortington
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
Tortington: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Tortington?
Yes. Tortington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Tortington?
In Tortington, it’s Arun council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few photos and any previous report.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Tortington?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Tortington.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.