Brighton and Hove · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Bevendean, Brighton and Hove
We cover Bevendean for grease trap cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
About our grease trap cleaning in Bevendean
If the sinks drain slowly or smell, the trap is often the cause. We find the trap, empty it and clean it, then check the water flows properly. If you are dealing with drains that gurgle and bubble and an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying, we can put it right.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Bevendean 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 usually the first sign.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Bevendean
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 30 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Bevendean. Wherever they cook, the kitchen and its drains need the same attention as a restaurant’s. Kitchens in Bevendean get their food hygiene inspections from Brighton and Hove council. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Brighton General Hospital (about 0.9 miles south-west), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals. If you serve passing trade near Moulsecoomb station, a grease trap on a regular schedule keeps the drains running through busy weeks.
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Bevendean to the outskirts, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, Bevendean among them.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Bevendean
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bevy pub, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Whitehawk Hill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bevendean
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Brighton and Hove. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease trap cleaning will not do:
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Bevendean
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
Different parts, different methods
Baffles and outlets
Clean water leaves through the outlet. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Grease interceptors
Interceptors take longer to clean and we allow for that.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
- Keep strainers in every sink
Once the trap is cleaned and refitted, the sinks can be used straight away. We run water through to check it drains before we go.
A trap that is left too long stops catching grease. Regular emptying keeps it working and avoids a blockage.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. We plan the journey to Bevendean and bring what the job is likely to need.
- 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.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
Wherever the kitchen is in Bevendean, backed-up drains stop it working. Water won’t drain away, and dirty water can back up. Cleaning the grease trap on time helps prevent it. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Bevendean than wait for a failure.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why Bevendean businesses choose us
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Towns and villages near Bevendean
Also in Bevendean
When to call us in Bevendean
If a trap is not emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
Hall and church kitchens, near Holy Nativity Community Project or anywhere around Bevendean, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
Bevendean: your questions answered
Can you come to Bevendean after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Bevendean does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Bevendean?
Kitchens in Bevendean are inspected by Brighton and Hove council’s environmental health officers. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on what we found and how the system is used.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you take the waste away?
The fat, oil, grease and solids we remove go with us. None of it goes back into the drains at any point.
Can you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
Trap size, type, condition and access all affect the price. Tell us about the trap and we’ll come back with a fixed price.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.