East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Ashton Green grease trap cleaning
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for Ashton Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A full, neglected grease trap
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In a small place like Ashton Green, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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How we handle grease trap cleaning in Ashton Green
In Ashton Green, we time grease trap visits so the sinks aren’t needed. We empty, clean and check the trap, and the waste is taken away. It works on its own or with a deep clean or extract clean. The work covers under-sink grease traps, school and care home kitchens and kitchen waste pipes, and people most often call us about scheduled grease trap emptying and a grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time.
Work in a small place like Ashton Green starts with agreeing a date and access.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are 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.
- Where
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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.
How we price grease trap cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Also near Ashton Green
Other services in Ashton Green
Different parts, different methods
Inline grease traps
Several sinks may drain into one inline trap. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Grease interceptors
A larger unit takes more time to empty and clean and we allow for that.
When to call us in Ashton Green
If a trap isn’t emptied, grease passes straight through. It then builds up in the drains and the sewer beyond, where it can form blockages.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Glyndebourne is about 1 mile south-west), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Ashton Green questions
Can you work in school kitchens in Ashton Green during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Ashton Green. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Do you work overnight in Ashton Green?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Ashton Green does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
We take the grease and solids away with us. Nothing greasy is left on site when we go.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
That depends on the cause. A full trap is a common cause, and cleaning it can help, but blockages further along need a drainage contractor.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
It varies with the trap and the kitchen. Slow or smelly sinks between cleans mean it needs doing more often, and we can shorten it.
What happens if a grease trap is not cleaned?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. It sets there and narrows the pipes until they block. Keeping the trap clean stops that happening.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashton Green
Smells from a neglected trap are hard to ignore. Rotting food and grease give off foul odours that can reach the kitchen and beyond. A clean trap takes the source away. Planning a trip to Ashton Green ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Broken pipework below ground
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
Grease trap cleaning around Ashton Green
Look up Ashton Green on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Ashton Green. 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 Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ashton Green. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned. Ashton Green, about 43 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Lewes Victoria Hospital about 3.8 miles west, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Ashton Green, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Ashton Green, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Ashton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for grease trap cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (10 miles or so).
All of BN8 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ashton Green
Around Ashton Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and The Green Man pub. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.