West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Halnaker, West Sussex
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Halnaker, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A kitchen drain that smells
Grease trap cleaning in Halnaker
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. We empty the built-up grease and food solids, clean the inside and the baffles, and check the trap is working properly. Typical jobs include an overdue grease trap and a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease, across school and care home kitchens, kitchen waste pipes and restaurants and takeaways.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Halnaker (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Halnaker
Can you get to a site in Halnaker?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Halnaker be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Halnaker doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
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, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Halnaker
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease interceptors
Interceptors separate grease the same way, on a larger scale. Grease floats and solids sink.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps are fitted into the drain line. They hold more than under-sink units but still fill up.
Towns and villages near Halnaker
Other services in Halnaker
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Halnaker
Food Standards Agency data counts about 7 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Halnaker and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. At about 51 miles from central London, Halnaker sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Halnaker get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize or elsewhere in Halnaker, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking. Goodwood House, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses around Halnaker; event kitchens at places like that work in bursts, so a deep clean after a busy season helps.
Halnaker is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Halnaker or further out, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Halnaker is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for grease trap cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 16 miles from Halnaker.
All of PO18 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include The Street, Stame Road and Oakford Park, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Halnaker include Boxgrove (1 mile south), Waterbeach (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile south-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Around Halnaker
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Chichester Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Halnaker includes Levin Down.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Broken pipework below ground
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Halnaker
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Halnaker can be planned properly.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Halnaker
If a trap is not emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and the sewer beyond, where it can cause blockages.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Gurgling from the sink waste
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School or anywhere near Halnaker, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Keep access to the trap clear
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we have finished. Water is run through to check everything flows before we go.
A fixed cleaning interval means the trap never gets overfull. We agree the timing with you.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
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.