West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Somerley, West Sussex
Need grease trap cleaning in Somerley? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A routine grease trap service
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Foul odours from the grease trap
Common questions in Somerley
Will you come out to Somerley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Somerley is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Somerley?
The local authority for Somerley is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Every trap is different, so we quote once we know what you have. We give you a fixed price, normally within one working day.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. There it hardens on the pipe walls until they block. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with photos, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Somerley
A neglected grease trap stops doing its job. Fat sets in the pipes downstream and the result is blocked drains and bad smells. A trap that’s cleaned regularly keeps grease where it belongs. We are often asked to deal with washing-up water that won’t drain away and a regular cleaning plan for the grease trap, across restaurants and takeaways, under-sink grease traps and inline grease traps.
Somewhere as small as Somerley, the kitchens that need a deep clean are usually 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.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. That may need a drainage contractor to look further.
Grease that gets past the trap sets in the drains. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear so prevention is the easier route.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
Towns and villages near Somerley
Also in Somerley
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Somewhere as small as Somerley, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Somerley kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Somerley. Where they run a kitchen, it needs the same deep cleaning and grease trap care as any restaurant. Kitchens in Somerley get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester 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.
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Birdham CE Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 5.2 miles north-east), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Somerley and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
Work in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Somerley
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Birdham Public House, among other places. The closest station to Somerley is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
What affects the quote in Somerley
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
Why act early in Somerley
Grease that gets past the trap doesn’t disappear. It can build up in the drains and join fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps it where it can be removed. It’s simpler to plan the work at Somerley now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Somerley
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. Once it cools, it sets in the pipework or the drain.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A routine grease trap service
- Drains clogged with fat
Hall and church kitchens, near St James' Church or anywhere around Somerley, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What to look for in a quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What insurance they carry
- What records you will receive afterwards
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.