West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Shipley
Looking for grease trap cleaning in Shipley? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A routine grease trap service
- A full, neglected grease trap
Grease trap cleaning in Shipley, done properly
Kitchens in Shipley use us for grease trap cleaning, from small under-sink units to inline traps and interceptors. We come when the sinks are not needed so washing up is not interrupted. Common call-outs are for an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying and a kitchen drain that smells, on pot wash sinks, inline grease traps and restaurants and takeaways.
For a kitchen in or near Shipley, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Shipley
A full grease trap lets grease through to the drains. It hardens on the pipe walls, until the drain blocks. Regular trap cleaning beats dealing with a blockage. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease interceptors
Interceptors take longer to clean and we allow for that.
Inline grease traps
Access to an inline trap can be in a floor or cupboard. We check how to reach it before the visit.
Commercial kitchens in Shipley
In Shipley, 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. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record. About 37 miles out from central London, Shipley is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you look after a hall kitchen near The Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere in Shipley, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Shipley CofE Primary School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Shipley and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Shipley is one of them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: RH13. Whether your site is on Church Close and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shipley: Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Shipley
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre. Open spaces near Shipley include Knepp Wildland.
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Grease set hard in the drain run
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shipley
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Shipley, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Other services in Shipley
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Shipley questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Shipley?
Food hygiene inspections in Shipley are carried out by Horsham council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Do you work at weekends in Shipley?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Shipley doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
A full trap can’t catch any more grease. The grease hardens in the pipes, leading to blocked drains and smells and can end up adding to sewer blockages.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: reports, certificates, pictures and your own cleaning or check logs. A single log for each site works best.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How big the system is
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.