West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Arundel, West Sussex
Grease trap cleaning across Arundel and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Arundel
Grease is behind most blocked kitchen drains. Down the line, they can add to fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps them out of the drains. We’re often asked to deal with a slow-draining kitchen sink and a grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time, on kitchen waste pipes, school and care home kitchens and under-sink grease traps.
For a kitchen near Arundel, deep cleans are booked around opening hours, often on a closed day, and the journey is planned ahead.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease trap cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
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.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Around Arundel, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We agree a time when the sinks aren’t needed.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Commercial kitchens in Arundel
There are about 27 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways across Arundel and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these wash fat, oil and grease down the sink every day, and a grease trap is what stops it reaching the sewer. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Arundel. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Arundel and District Hospital, about under half a mile north-west, is the nearest hospital to Arundel. Where a church or community hall near Trinity Congregational Church, or anywhere in Arundel, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need grease trap cleaning in Arundel, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, Arundel included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Arundel is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 19 miles from Arundel.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: BN18. We cover sites on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road and nearby roads. Arundel sits on or near the A27 and A284, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Close by, we work in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Around Arundel
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Arundel is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Arundel
A full trap can’t hold any more grease. It then builds up in the drains and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- A routine grease trap service
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A kitchen drain that smells
A summer deep clean suits schools such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of insurance
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not 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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
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Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Never pour used oil down the sink
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids before they reach the trap.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
What happens if it’s left?
A blocked drain can stop a kitchen in its tracks. Water will not drain away, and dirty water can back up. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Arundel at a time that suits you.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Arundel
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Questions from Arundel
Do you work in villages like Arundel?
Yes. Arundel is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Arundel?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Arundel keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
We remove all the waste we take out. None of it goes back into the drains, of course.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. Small under-sink units fill faster than larger traps and the busier the kitchen, the faster it fills. We’ll recommend a schedule once we have seen it.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Where does the waste go?
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.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.