West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Pickhurst, West Sussex
Professional grease trap cleaning in and around Pickhurst, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An overdue grease trap
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
About our grease trap cleaning in Pickhurst
Once a trap is full, grease passes straight through. Further down the pipe, the grease cools and hardens and the result is blocked drains and bad smells. A trap that is cleaned regularly keeps grease where it belongs. If you have gurgling from the sink waste and a kitchen drain that smells, we can help, from restaurants and takeaways, inline grease traps and under-sink grease traps onwards.
Work in a small place like Pickhurst starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Do not store things on top of the trap
- Act on gurgling or smelly drains
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
The waste we remove leaves with us. There’s no greasy waste left on site when we are done.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. We agree the timing with you.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Broken pipework below ground
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Pickhurst
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
Why it’s worth doing now in Pickhurst
Pouring hot water or chemicals down a slow drain is a common quick fix. It just shifts the grease further along, where it sets again. The lasting fix starts with the trap. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Pickhurst is calmer for everyone.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Pickhurst before we set off.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Pickhurst
Can the work in Pickhurst be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Will you come out to Pickhurst?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Pickhurst included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
Cleaning the trap deals with the grease it holds and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. A blockage deeper in the drains needs a drainage specialist.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much time does a grease trap clean need?
Typically, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Bigger or overdue traps need more time and we’ll say so when we quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. When they fill, the sink slows and starts to smell.
Baffles and outlets
The baffles hold back grease while water flows on. They gather grease and debris so they’re cleaned every time.
Also near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
Grease trap cleaning around Pickhurst
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Pickhurst, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these wash fat, oil and grease down the sink every day, and a grease trap is what stops it reaching the sewer. It’s Horsham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Pickhurst. 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. We cover Pickhurst, about 40 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
A deep clean in Pickhurst covers walls, floors, ceilings and equipment, done while the kitchen is shut. If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Old Place Manor is about 1.2 miles south), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Pickhurst to the outskirts, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Guildford, about 19 miles from Pickhurst.
Work in RH20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Around Pickhurst
Pickhurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
How we price grease trap cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.