East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Newhaven
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Newhaven: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
How the job changes from site to site
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. More waste means faster filling.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit, and check the lid and seals.
About our grease trap cleaning in Newhaven
Think of the grease trap as a filter for the kitchen’s drains. Kept clean, it does its job quietly, but neglected, it causes blockages and smells. A regular clean keeps it healthy. Typical jobs include a kitchen drain that smells and a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease, across kitchen waste pipes, inline grease traps and under-sink grease traps.
For a kitchen in a town like Newhaven, a deep clean is often booked after a refit, before an inspection or alongside an extract clean, so the whole kitchen is done in one closure.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep strainers in every sink
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we’ve finished. Water is run through to check everything flows before we leave.
If the kitchen has got busier, the trap fills faster. Shortening the cleaning interval now stops it overflowing.
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Newhaven
Is Newhaven in your area for grease trap cleaning?
Yes. Our area runs across London and the South East, Newhaven included. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few pictures of the system.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Newhaven?
Kitchens in Newhaven are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
Grease escapes into the drains when the trap is full. There it hardens on the pipe walls until they block. Regular cleaning prevents it.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Every trap is different, so we quote once we know what you have. You get a fixed quote, usually within one working day.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What affects the quote in Newhaven
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
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, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. A few photos of the system and its access points help us plan a visit in Newhaven.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Newhaven
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 9 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Newhaven. Pub and hotel kitchens get the same build-up behind equipment and in the grease trap as any other. In Newhaven, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewes 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 look after a school kitchen, at a school such as UTC@Harbourside or anywhere near Newhaven, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Newhaven.
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We provide grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Newhaven and the rest of East Sussex. Newhaven is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 8 miles away.
All of BN9 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Main roads around Newhaven include the A26 and A259, which makes travel easy for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Newhaven include Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Newhaven has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for grease trap cleaning.
Landmarks near Newhaven
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Harbour Primary and Nursery School, The Ship Hotel and Castle Hill, among other places. There’s a railway station in Newhaven itself: Newhaven Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Itford Hill.
Places near Newhaven
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Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease trap cleaning will not do:
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Broken pipework below ground
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
When to call us in Newhaven
The more a kitchen cooks and washes up, the quicker the trap fills. Traps sized for lighter use can fill very quickly when trade picks up.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
If you serve passing trade near Newhaven Town station, a grease trap on a regular schedule keeps the drains running through busy weeks.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify