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TR19 inspections and grease testing in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Professional TR19 inspection in and around West Itchenor, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in West Itchenor
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you have systems that need surveying before cleaning and sites with gaps in their extract records, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in West Itchenor
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, so those sections can be skipped time and again. An inspection of a system in West Itchenor shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Where a hall near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere in West Itchenor, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in West Itchenor
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
The process
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 it goes on the report too. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Visits to a village like West Itchenor are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
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Common questions in West Itchenor
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in West Itchenor?
It can, as West Itchenor is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Which fire service covers West Itchenor?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers West Itchenor. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Also near West Itchenor
What else we do in West Itchenor
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and cannot be reached.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Kitchen extracts in West Itchenor
Sea air reaches West Itchenor, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs and bars in and around West Itchenor, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers West Itchenor. 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 St Richard's Hospital about 5 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in West Itchenor get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Portsmouth, around 9 miles away.
We work across PO20 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside West Itchenor, we cover Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Around West Itchenor
West Itchenor’s nearest station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. In a small place like West Itchenor, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why West Itchenor businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Trading since 2009
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so you can produce them quickly.