West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in West Dean
We cover West Dean for TR19 inspection. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
TR19 inspection in West Dean, 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. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in West Dean and the rest of West Sussex. If you’re dealing with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, we can help, from pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and access surveys onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- West Dean (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in West Dean
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Andrew or anywhere around West Dean, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
The process
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to West Dean and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
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What else we do in West Dean
What TR19 inspection looks like in West Dean
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central West Dean. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Kitchens in West Dean get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. West Dean is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Chichester Centre about 4.1 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. School kitchens, at schools like West Dean CofE Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around West Dean, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including West Dean. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 15 miles away.
All of PO18 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Dean
The closest station to West Dean is Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around West Dean includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Why act early in West Dean
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Diary the next grease test and clean
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Common questions in West Dean
Which environmental health team covers West Dean?
Food hygiene inspections in West Dean are carried out by Chichester council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in West Dean in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 7 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of West Dean. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
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.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in West Dean?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.