Brighton and Hove · Grease trap cleaning
Aldrington grease trap cleaning
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Aldrington, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An overdue grease trap
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Drains clogged with fat
Common problems we fix in Aldrington
Fats, oils and grease from cooking and washing up go down the sink. They cool and float to the top of the trap, and the layer gets thicker day by day.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
Hall and church kitchens, near St Philip's Church or anywhere around Aldrington, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Grease trap cleaning in Aldrington
For kitchens across Aldrington, grease trap cleaning fits easily around service. The trap is emptied, cleaned and checked and remove the waste. It works on its own or with a deep clean or extract clean. If you have grease setting in the kitchen pipework and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, we can help.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Aldrington are often in older buildings, with drains and grease traps that have been there for years. A blocked drain or a smelly grease trap is typically the first sign.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Aldrington
Wherever the kitchen is in Aldrington, backed-up drains stop it working. Water will not drain away and waste water can come back up. Cleaning the grease trap on time helps prevent it. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Aldrington businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- We’re fully insured
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Your opening hours decide when we come to Aldrington, not ours.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
For grease trap cleaning in Aldrington, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Related advice
Commercial kitchens in Aldrington
Food Standards Agency records list about 208 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 66 takeaways and sandwich shops in Aldrington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. Kitchens in Aldrington get their food hygiene inspections from Brighton and Hove council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
For schools such as Hove Junior School, deep cleans and grease trap work are typically booked for the holidays. If you run a kitchen near Portslade station with long trading hours, grease builds up faster behind equipment and in the trap.
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever you are in the BN3 postcode area, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, and Aldrington is one of them.
All of BN3, BN41 and BN42 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
What’s near Aldrington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Drive Prep School, The Gather Inn and Hove Park School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldrington include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What a clean won’t put right
Grease trap cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Sewer problems outside the premises
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Aldrington
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Don’t store things on top of the trap
We will suggest when the trap should be cleaned again. It’s based on how full it was and how much the kitchen cooks.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
What affects the quote in Aldrington
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The size of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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. We typically come back within one working day.
Questions from Aldrington
Is Aldrington within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Aldrington included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you work at weekends in Aldrington?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What do you do with the waste?
The waste leaves with us. You’re not left with anything to dispose of when we go.
What types of grease trap do you clean?
Under-sink and inline grease traps, and larger interceptors. They’re emptied, cleaned and checked whatever the size.
Places near Aldrington
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Aldrington
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.