West Sussex · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in West Hoathly
TR19 inspection in West Hoathly from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Leave it or put it right?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. In a small place like West Hoathly, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
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 make a difference.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
About our TR19 inspection in West Hoathly
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. If you are dealing with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as West Hoathly, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in West Hoathly
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in West Hoathly shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Priest House is about 0.2 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What we do, step by step
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. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to West Hoathly run smoothly.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
For 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. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Places near West Hoathly
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West Hoathly questions
Do you cover smaller places like West Hoathly?
Yes. West Hoathly is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for West Hoathly?
West Hoathly is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
TR19 inspection around West Hoathly
West Hoathly 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. It’s Mid Sussex council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in West Hoathly. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like Queen Victoria Hospital, about 4.6 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Term dates shape school work: for a school like West Hoathly CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in West Hoathly and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: RH19. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Hoathly
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fox pub. West Hoathly’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
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 legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in West Hoathly
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Never cook with filters missing
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.