West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in West Barnham, West Sussex
Need TR19 inspection in West Barnham? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection in West Barnham, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in West Barnham and across West Sussex a clear record of the system’s condition. If you have insurers asking for TR19 evidence and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, we can help, from access surveys, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits onwards.
In a small place like West Barnham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in West Barnham?
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
What we are most often called out for:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
If you run a café or takeaway near Barnham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What TR19 inspection looks like in West Barnham
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of West Barnham. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kitchens in West Barnham get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. West Barnham is covered by 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.
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in West Barnham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Barnham Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in West Barnham and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 19 miles away.
We work across the PO22 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks and the roads around them. You’ll find West Barnham on the B2233, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in West Barnham
In West Barnham, that means kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms and the streets around them. West Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Barnham include WWT Arundel.
West Barnham: your questions answered
Is West Barnham within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, West Barnham included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in West Barnham?
The local authority for West Barnham is Arun council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. 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 a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and pictures. It can follow our own cleans or another contractor’s.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in West Barnham
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like West Barnham.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
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.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Why it’s worth doing now in West Barnham
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why West Barnham businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Also near West Barnham
What else we do in West Barnham
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests