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TR19 inspections in West Grinstead
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in West Grinstead and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
About our TR19 inspection in West Grinstead
Taking on a kitchen in West Grinstead with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. You get readings, pictures and a clear view of what’s needed, so the next step is based on facts. If you have sites with gaps in their extract records and parts of the system left out of past cleans, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like West Grinstead, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Why deal with it now?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What TR19 inspection looks like in West Grinstead
At about 37 miles from central London, West Grinstead sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Fire safety in West Grinstead falls to 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis or anywhere around West Grinstead, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. For TR19 inspection in and around West Grinstead, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including West Grinstead. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, West Grinstead among them. Brighton is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the RH13 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near West Grinstead
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
What the work involves, part by part
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.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit 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 Grinstead.
- 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.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
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Common problems we fix in West Grinstead
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It isn’t legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Around West Grinstead, as anywhere, we clean the parts you cannot see as well as the canopy you can.
Before you book anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
West Grinstead: your questions answered
Who is the fire and rescue service for West Grinstead?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers West Grinstead. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who inspects food businesses in West Grinstead?
Kitchens in West Grinstead are inspected by Horsham 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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The size of the system and the access make the difference.