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TR19 inspections in Wivelsfield
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wivelsfield. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection in Wivelsfield
A fixed schedule does not always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. If you are dealing with pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, we can put it right, from wet film thickness tests, access surveys and post-clean checks onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
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, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
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. That’s our job.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Design faults in the extract system
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
FAQs for Wivelsfield
Do you cover smaller places like Wivelsfield?
Yes. Wivelsfield is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Wivelsfield?
Wivelsfield 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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Why survey before a clean?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How long does grease testing take?
Typically, the inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. System size and access decide the rest.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is grease thickness testing?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The timing of a visit to Wivelsfield is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For TR19 inspection in Wivelsfield, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Wivelsfield kitchens: local notes
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wivelsfield. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Wivelsfield. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Wivelsfield. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as Wivelsfield Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Wivelsfield is St Francis Hospital, about 1.6 miles north.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Wivelsfield and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Wivelsfield is one of them. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 9 miles from Wivelsfield.
We work across RH17 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Wivelsfield, we cover Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Wivelsfield
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Wivelsfield’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Wivelsfield
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. A survey finds the sections that can’t be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
Look out for any of the following:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Where a hall near Ote Hall Chapel, or anywhere in Wivelsfield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
We look over the canopy, inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.