West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Coolham
Grease trap cleaning for Coolham and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A routine grease trap service
- Foul odours from the grease trap
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Coolham
No two traps are quite the same. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly and larger traps hold more grease before they fill. We look at the trap, how much the kitchen uses it and how quickly it fills and suggest an interval that suits. If you have a bad smell from the sinks or drains and an interceptor full of grease and solids, we can help.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, 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 ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Coolham
Hot water and detergent carry grease further than you’d expect. When it cools, the grease hardens in the pipework or the drain.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An overdue grease trap
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
School kitchens, at schools like William Penn School for example, usually have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Other services in Coolham
Managing agents and facilities teams in Coolham
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Coolham and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Why it’s worth doing now in Coolham
Grease that leaves the kitchen ends up somewhere. It adds to blockages further down the drains and sewer. Keeping it in the trap, and emptying the trap, is the responsible thing to do. In a small place like Coolham, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why us?
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
How the job changes from site to site
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Grease interceptors
A larger unit takes more time to empty and clean and we plan the visit accordingly.
FAQs for Coolham
Which council inspects kitchens in Coolham?
The local authority for Coolham is Horsham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
Will you come out to Coolham?
Yes, Coolham is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s TR19?
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, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
Typically, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Bigger or overdue traps need more time and we will say so when we quote.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
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 will suggest an interval after the first clean.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Grease trap cleaning in Coolham: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Coolham, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Coolham. 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. About 37 miles out from central London, Coolham is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Hall and church kitchens, near St Mary's Mission Church or anywhere around Coolham, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Coolham, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Coolham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for grease trap cleaning. We also work in Brighton, about 16 miles from Coolham.
We work across RH13 for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Coolham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
What we do, step by step
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Visits to a village like Coolham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Advice
How we price grease trap cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.