Brighton and Hove · Grease trap cleaning
Saltdean grease trap cleaning
One call covers emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Saltdean, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Grease trap cleaning in Saltdean
Kitchens in Saltdean use us for grease trap cleaning, whether it’s an under-sink unit or a larger inline trap. Visits are booked around your service so washing up isn’t interrupted. If you have a small trap that fills too quickly and a kitchen drain that smells, we can put it right, from school and care home kitchens, under-sink grease traps and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
In a smaller place like Saltdean, commercial kitchens are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen. A smaller kitchen still builds up grease where everyday cleaning doesn’t reach.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Grease interceptors
A larger unit takes more time to empty and clean and we plan the visit accordingly.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.
What a clean won’t put right
Grease trap cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Saltdean
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
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Common questions in Saltdean
Do you cover smaller places like Saltdean?
Yes, Saltdean is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you work in school kitchens in Saltdean during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 9 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Saltdean, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
The price depends on the trap and the schedule. Get in touch and we will send you a fixed quote so you know the cost up front.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap, and can clear the problem where the trap was the cause. A blockage deeper in the drains needs a drainage specialist.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. There it hardens on the pipe walls and causes blockages. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
Collect waste cooking oil separately rather than pouring it down the sink, and the trap will stay cleaner for longer. It makes a real difference.
A fixed cleaning interval means the trap never gets overfull. We agree the timing with you.
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Saltdean
Food Standards Agency data counts about 22 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 13 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Saltdean. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. Environmental health officers from Brighton and Hove council inspect food businesses in Saltdean. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
Where a church or community hall near St Nicholas, or anywhere in Saltdean, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event. For schools such as Saltdean Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. For grease trap cleaning in and around Saltdean, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Our area covers London and the South East, Saltdean included. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, Saltdean among them.
Work in BN2 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Saltdean
Typical jobs here are in premises near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Visits to a place like Saltdean are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Saltdean
If a trap isn’t emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Sinks that drain slowly
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- Drains clogged with fat
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like French Convalescent Home about 3 miles west, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
We do not 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, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Why it’s worth doing now in Saltdean
A dirty grease trap smells. Decomposing waste in the trap smells bad that can reach the kitchen and beyond. A clean trap takes the source away. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos