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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Walderton, West Sussex
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Walderton and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
About our TR19 inspection in Walderton
A fixed schedule does not always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, which is why measurement matters. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and uncertainty over how often to clean.
For a kitchen in or near Walderton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Walderton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Signs you need TR19 inspection in Walderton
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. The old cleaning schedule may not match the kitchen any more.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Uppark is about 4.3 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work 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 Walderton.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Walderton, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. Planning a trip to Walderton ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Walderton
- Trading since 2009
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We are fully insured
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Grease, kitchens and Walderton
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Walderton, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Walderton. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Walderton is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Walderton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Havant War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to Walderton, about 5.3 miles south-west.
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO18 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Walderton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 10 miles from Walderton.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Walderton: Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Walderton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, about 3.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walderton include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so the base is a key test point.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, and readings show whether that is enough.
Walderton questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Walderton?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Walderton. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can the work in Walderton be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Walderton keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Never cook with filters missing
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.