West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Heyshott, West Sussex
We cover Heyshott for emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- Drains clogged with fat
Commercial kitchens in Heyshott
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Heyshott and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they run a kitchen, it needs the same deep cleaning and grease trap care as any restaurant. At about 46 miles from central London, Heyshott sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Heyshott. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cowdray House is about 2.5 miles north), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 2.9 miles north, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Heyshott, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Heyshott among them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 19 miles away.
All of GU29 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Heyshott
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Unicorn Inn. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Grease trap cleaning in Heyshott, done properly
A neglected grease trap stops doing its job. Fat sets in the pipes downstream, leading to slow drains, blockages and smells. A trap that’s cleaned regularly keeps grease where it belongs. Common call-outs are for gurgling from the sink waste and an interceptor full of grease and solids, across school and care home kitchens, under-sink grease traps and pot wash sinks.
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.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Heyshott, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Part by part
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. With more capacity, they fill more slowly but they still need cleaning.
Baffles and outlets
The baffles hold back grease while water flows on. They gather grease and debris, so we clean them.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
What affects the quote in Heyshott
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The scale of the work
- How many systems or sites are involved
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Questions from Heyshott
Do you cover smaller places like Heyshott?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Heyshott included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can the work in Heyshott be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Heyshott needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Do you take the waste away?
We take it away. There’s nothing left for your team to deal with once the clean is done.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. A blockage deeper in the drains needs a drainage specialist.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids so less solid waste gets through.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
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Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Heyshott
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
Hall kitchens near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere in Heyshott may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the price is fixed