East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Alfriston, East Sussex
For emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Alfriston, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Foul odours from the grease trap
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Alfriston
We clean grease traps for kitchens in Alfriston, whether it’s an under-sink unit or a larger inline trap. Visits are booked around your service so washing up is not interrupted. Typical jobs include a small trap that fills too quickly and an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning, on restaurants and takeaways, under-sink grease traps and kitchen waste pipes.
Work in a small place like Alfriston starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Also near Alfriston
Also in Alfriston
Grease trap cleaning in Alfriston: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Alfriston. Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. Kitchens in Alfriston get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House (about 0.2 miles south-east) are part of the area around Alfriston, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps. If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Alfriston (the nearest hospital is Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, about 4.2 miles south-west), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service.
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Alfriston and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Alfriston among them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 13 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN26 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
What’s near Alfriston
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Alfriston is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alfriston include Firle Beacon.
What affects the quote in Alfriston
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
How it works
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 the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Alfriston before we set off.
- We agree a time when the sinks aren’t needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Alfriston
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Alfriston?
In Alfriston, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
Can you come to Alfriston after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Can you come out in an emergency?
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.
When to call us in Alfriston
Fats, oils and grease from cooking and washing up go down the sink. In the trap, they cool and separate, and the layer gets thicker day by day.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St. Andrew or elsewhere in Alfriston, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Keep strainers in every sink
Keep used oil out of the drains and the trap will not fill as quickly. It makes a real difference.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
Part by part
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. A blocked outlet stops the trap working.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Broken pipework below ground
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps