West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham, West Sussex
Grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Foul odours from the grease trap
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. It may need a drainage specialist to investigate.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
Grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham, done properly
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out and the chambers and baffles cleaned and the trap checked before we leave. We’re often asked to deal with a bad smell from the sinks or drains and a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease, across kitchen waste pipes, inline grease traps and under-sink grease traps.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Coldwaltham
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. When it cools, the grease hardens, often in the trap or the pipe beyond.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A routine grease trap service
Hall kitchens near The Parish Church of St Giles or elsewhere in Coldwaltham may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Somewhere like Coldwaltham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Coldwaltham questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Coldwaltham?
That’s Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Coldwaltham. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
Can you work in Coldwaltham outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Coldwaltham needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
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.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
Cleaning the trap deals with the grease it holds, and can clear the problem where the trap was the cause. Blockages further down the drain, or damaged pipework, need a drainage contractor.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Places near Coldwaltham
What else we do in Coldwaltham
How the job changes from site to site
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. When they fill, the sink slows and starts to smell.
Inline grease traps
Access to an inline trap can be in a floor or cupboard. We ask about access when we quote.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham: local notes
In Coldwaltham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. 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. Coldwaltham, about 43 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Historic houses such as Old Place Manor (about 2 miles north-east) are part of the area around Coldwaltham, 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 Coldwaltham (the nearest hospital is Arundel and District Hospital, about 5.9 miles south), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service.
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need grease trap cleaning in Coldwaltham, please call 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Coldwaltham. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, about 19 miles from Coldwaltham.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Coldwaltham: Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Coldwaltham
Around Coldwaltham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Labouring Man pub and Lodge Hill Residential Centre and the streets around them. The closest station to Coldwaltham is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldwaltham includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
A blocked drain can stop a kitchen in its tracks. Water won’t drain away, and dirty water can back up. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk. In a small place like Coldwaltham, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What you get with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.