East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Rodmell grease trap cleaning
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Rodmell: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An overdue grease trap
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
Grease trap cleaning in Rodmell, done properly
In Rodmell, we time grease trap visits so the sinks aren’t needed. The trap is emptied, cleaned and checked, and the waste is taken away. It can be booked on its own or alongside other kitchen work. If you are dealing with drains clogged with fat and foul odours from the grease trap, we can help.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
We empty and clean under-sink traps without disrupting the rest of the kitchen and check the seal on the lid.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Kitchens that fry and wash up all day fill their traps quickly. They often need the most frequent cleaning.
Common problems we fix in Rodmell
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
Look out for any of the following:
- An overdue grease trap
- Drains clogged with fat
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A routine grease trap service
School kitchens, at schools like Priory School for example, usually have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. 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. Somewhere like Rodmell, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Commercial kitchens in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 46 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Rodmell. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest hospital to Rodmell. If you look after a hall kitchen near St Peter's Church or anywhere in Rodmell, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Rodmell, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (6 miles or so).
Work in BN7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Rodmell include Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Rodmell
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Lewes and Laughton Levels and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Common questions in Rodmell
Which council inspects kitchens in Rodmell?
Kitchens in Rodmell 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.
Can you get to a site in Rodmell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you take the waste away?
The waste leaves with us. Nothing greasy is left on site when we go.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
As a guide, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. A large or very full trap takes longer, and we will tell you in advance.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
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, and that is where we come in.
Why it’s worth doing now in Rodmell
Grease that gets past the trap doesn’t disappear. It can build up in the drains and join fatbergs in the sewer. Keeping it in the trap, and emptying the trap, is the responsible thing to do. A fault that closes a site in a village like Rodmell affects everyone who depends on it.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- We’re fully insured