West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Waterbeach, West Sussex
We cover Waterbeach for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
TR19 inspection in Waterbeach, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. If you are dealing with extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and surveys needed before quoting a full clean, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Waterbeach, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Waterbeach can be planned properly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Advice
Waterbeach: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Waterbeach?
Kitchens in Waterbeach are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work in villages like Waterbeach?
Yes. Waterbeach is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Why survey before a clean?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
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.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.
What we are called out for in Waterbeach
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Chichester Centre (about 2.1 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of insurance
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What records you will receive afterwards
Nearby places to Waterbeach
Other services in Waterbeach
TR19 inspection around Waterbeach
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central Waterbeach. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. The fire and rescue service for Waterbeach 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. In Waterbeach, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
For schools such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Waterbeach (Goodwood House is about 0.5 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Waterbeach, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Waterbeach
Waterbeach’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Waterbeach includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Waterbeach
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Waterbeach
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys