Brighton and Hove · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Looking for grease trap cleaning in Stanmer? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- An overdue grease trap
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Somewhere like Stanmer, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Related advice
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Stanmer
We clean grease traps for kitchens in Stanmer, 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 foul odours from the grease trap and a regular cleaning plan for the grease trap, across under-sink grease traps, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
Grease trap cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Inline grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
Grease trap cleaning around Stanmer
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Stanmer, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Food hygiene inspections in Stanmer are the job of Brighton and Hove council’s environmental health team. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
For busy kitchens close to Falmer station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Brighton General Hospital about 2.7 miles south, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN1, we cover grease trap cleaning for commercial sites. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, Stanmer among them.
We cover every part of the BN1 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Stanmer
In Stanmer, that means kitchens and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
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.
Why act early in Stanmer
In Stanmer, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. A blocked drain is an emergency, often at a busy time. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
The waste we remove leaves with us. There’s no greasy waste left on site after the visit.
Fat that escapes the trap hardens in the pipework. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear so prevention is the easier route.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Stanmer
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Brighton and Hove. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
When to call us in Stanmer
If a trap is not emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and the sewer beyond, where it can form blockages.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- An overdue grease trap
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
Hall kitchens near Stanmer Church or elsewhere in Stanmer may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Stanmer
Do you work in villages like Stanmer?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Stanmer included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Stanmer?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Stanmer can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one, and busy kitchens fill them faster still. We’ll suggest an interval after the first clean.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Send us details or a photo and we will come back with a fixed price.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. A blockage deeper in the drains needs a drainage specialist.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.