West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Lodsworth
Grease trap cleaning for commercial sites in Lodsworth and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- What state the system is in
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
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 work begins.
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Lodsworth
Think of the grease trap as a filter for the kitchen’s drains. When it’s looked after, you hardly know it’s there, but neglected, it causes blockages and smells. A regular clean keeps it healthy. Common call-outs are for a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, on pot wash sinks, school and care home kitchens and under-sink grease traps.
For a kitchen in or near Lodsworth, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
What we’re called out for in Lodsworth
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Small amounts soon build up.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
Where a church or community hall near The Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Lodsworth, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
Leave it or put it right?
Once the trap is full, grease heads for the drain. It hardens on the pipe walls until water cannot get through. Regular trap cleaning beats dealing with a blockage. With notice, the visit to Lodsworth can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lodsworth
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. For a village or hamlet like Lodsworth, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Lodsworth: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Lodsworth?
Kitchens in Lodsworth are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
Can you work in Lodsworth outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What do you do with the waste?
The waste leaves with us. Nothing greasy is left on site when we go.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
A full trap cannot catch any more grease. It then sets in the drains, causing blockages and smells and can end up adding to sewer blockages.
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Lodsworth kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars across Lodsworth and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. In Lodsworth, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers 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.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Midhurst Community Hospital, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest hospital to Lodsworth. If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cowdray House is about 2.4 miles south-west), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Lodsworth and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Grease trap cleaning in GU28 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lodsworth
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Hollist Arms Public House. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.