East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
South Chailey grease trap cleaning
One call covers emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in South Chailey: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
Why act early in South Chailey
A full grease trap lets grease through to the drains. It hardens on the pipe walls until water can’t get through. Cleaning the trap regularly is far easier than clearing a blocked drain. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why South Chailey businesses choose us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in South Chailey
Once a trap is full, grease passes straight through. Fat sets in the pipes downstream, leading to slow drains, blockages and smells. Regular cleaning keeps it working. If you’re dealing with washing-up water that won’t drain away and scheduled grease trap emptying, we can help, from restaurants and takeaways, kitchen waste pipes and pot wash sinks onwards.
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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
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South Chailey questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in South Chailey?
In South Chailey, it’s Lewes council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the council’s risk rating for it, so the kitchen needs to be ready at any time.
Can you work in South Chailey outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you work in South Chailey?
Yes. South Chailey is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
That depends on the cause. If the trap is full, cleaning it often helps but grease set further down the drains needs jetting by a drainage specialist.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Visits to a village like South Chailey are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a time when the sinks aren’t needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
Commercial kitchens in South Chailey
In South Chailey, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewes council. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record. At about 39 miles from central London, South Chailey sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Anne of Cleves House is about 5 miles south), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning. School kitchens, at schools like Chailey School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Sites in South Chailey get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 9 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN8 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. We also cover the places around South Chailey: South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Near you in South Chailey
Around South Chailey, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Swan Public House and the streets around them. South Chailey’s nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we will tell you. That may need a drainage contractor to look further.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Kitchens that fry and wash up all day fill their traps quickly. They often need the most frequent cleaning.
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. They hold more grease and solids, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in South Chailey
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Need a price for grease trap cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in South Chailey
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- A routine grease trap service
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 4.5 miles south, is the nearest hospital to South Chailey; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part