West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Plummers Plain grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Plummers Plain from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
Grease trap cleaning in Plummers Plain, done properly
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out and the chambers and baffles cleaned, and check the trap is working properly. If you have an interceptor full of grease and solids and gurgling from the sink waste, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Plummers Plain, the kitchens that need a deep clean are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
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.
- Place
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
Keep used oil out of the drains and the trap won’t fill as quickly. It’s the single easiest way to help.
Fat that escapes the trap hardens in the pipework. Clearing it then is a bigger job, so it’s far better to keep the trap clean.
Grease trap cleaning around Plummers Plain
There are about 3 food manufacturers and packers across Plummers Plain and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where food is made in quantity, grease traps fill faster and need a tighter schedule. At about 32 miles from central London, Plummers Plain sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Plummers Plain, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
School kitchens, at schools like Newells Preparatory School for example, usually have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed. Historic houses such as Tyes Place (about 2.9 miles east) are part of the area around Plummers Plain, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps.
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Plummers Plain to the outskirts, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
All of RH13 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Plummers Plain: Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Plummers Plain
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wheatsheaf pub. The nearest railway station is Faygate station, about 3.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Plummers Plain
For a kitchen in Plummers Plain, a regular grease trap clean is a small, planned job. A blocked drain is an emergency, often at a busy time. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
What we’re called out for in Plummers Plain
A full trap cannot hold any more grease. It then builds up in the drains and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- A kitchen drain that smells
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
Hall and church kitchens, near St Mary's Church or anywhere around Plummers Plain, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What your quote should include
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
Common questions in Plummers Plain
Will you come out to Plummers Plain?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Plummers Plain is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you work in Plummers Plain outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Plummers Plain does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. A photo helps us see what’s fitted when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
Each trap is a little different, but a clean generally takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. We’ll confirm when we quote.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline grease traps
Inline traps are fitted into the drain line. They’re larger than under-sink traps but still fill up.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
We time visits to avoid service so you don’t lose trade.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Plummers Plain
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
The process
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 an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Plummers Plain.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready 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
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
How we price grease trap cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.