East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Mayfield grease trap cleaning
Looking for grease trap cleaning in Mayfield? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Mayfield run smoothly.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Mayfield
Every trap is different. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly, while inline traps and interceptors hold more. 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 an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying and an overdue grease trap, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Mayfield starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Mayfield
Grease that gets past the trap doesn’t disappear. It adds to blockages further down the drains and sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps it where it can be removed. With notice, the visit to Mayfield can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Mayfield
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. Once it cools, it sets, often in the trap or the pipe beyond.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A kitchen drain that smells
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Where a church or community hall near Church of St. Dunstan, or anywhere in Mayfield, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Mayfield
About 37 miles out from central London, Mayfield is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Mayfield are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, about 5 miles north-west, is the nearest hospital to Mayfield; healthcare kitchens cannot stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times. If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Wadhurst Castle is about 4.3 miles north-east), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For grease trap cleaning in and around Mayfield, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, including Mayfield. Mayfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 21 miles away.
Every address in TN20 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on High Street, Station Road and Star Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Mayfield, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Mayfield
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mayfield include Crowborough Country Park.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
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Questions from Mayfield
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Mayfield?
The local authority for Mayfield is Wealden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the council’s risk rating for it, so the kitchen needs to be ready at any time.
Do you work at weekends in Mayfield?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Mayfield needn’t be disturbed. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What do you do to 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 you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
The price depends on the trap and the schedule. Get in touch and we’ll send you a fixed quote so you know the cost up front.
Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we have finished. Water is run through to check everything flows before we leave.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
- Sewer problems outside the premises
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens