East Sussex · Grease trap cleaning

Grease Trap Cleaning in Telscombe Cliffs

Specialist grease trap cleaning for Telscombe Cliffs: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.

  • Sinks that drain slowly
  • Gurgling drains in the kitchen
  • A larger grease trap that needs emptying

Book grease trap cleaning in Telscombe Cliffs

When something else is needed

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
  • Sewer problems outside the premises
  • A leaking sink waste or trap connection

Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

What the work covers

  • Kitchen waste pipes
  • Pot wash sinks
  • Inline grease traps
  • Under-sink grease traps
  • School and care home kitchens
  • Restaurants and takeaways

About our grease trap cleaning in Telscombe Cliffs

Grease traps sit between the sinks and the drain, holding back fats, oils and grease. As the waste water cools, the grease floats and stays in the trap, and clean water flows on. Eventually it fills and has to be emptied and cleaned. If you are dealing with drains clogged with fat and an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying, we can help.

Kitchens around a smaller place like Telscombe Cliffs are often in older buildings, with drains and grease traps that have been there for years. Smells and slow drains are the usual warning signs.

Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.

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Location
Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
Region
East Sussex
Reporting
Photo report after every visit
Quote
A fixed price before any work starts
Hours
Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
Call
0345 646 2711
Last updated
30 October 2026

What the work involves, part by part

Under-sink grease traps

Small grease traps sit under the sink. Their small size means they fill fast and need regular cleaning.

Baffles and outlets

Every clean includes the baffles, inlet and outlet so the trap works as it should.

Telscombe Cliffs: your questions answered

Do you cover smaller places like Telscombe Cliffs?

Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Telscombe Cliffs included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.

Can you work in school kitchens in Telscombe Cliffs during the holidays?

Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Telscombe Cliffs, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.

What does TR19 mean?

TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.

Can you set up regular visits?

Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.

What happens to the waste?

We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.

How do you protect the area?

Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.

Will I get paperwork for my records?

Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.

How much time does a grease trap clean need?

As a guide, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Bigger or overdue traps need more time and we’ll say so when we quote.

For landlords and multi-site operators

If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.

Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.

How we price grease trap cleaning

Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:

  • What state the system is in
  • The times the site is available
  • The size of the system
  • A single visit or a regular plan

Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.

What to send for a quote

There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:

  • Any previous report or certificate
  • Problems your staff have spotted
  • The times we could work without disrupting the site
  • The postcode and the type of business

Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.

Telscombe Cliffs kitchens: local notes

Food Standards Agency data counts about 20 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 13 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Telscombe Cliffs. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Telscombe Cliffs. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.

Hall kitchens near Ascension Church or elsewhere in Telscombe Cliffs may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean. If you cater for weddings or events at a historic house in the area (Monk's House is about 3 miles north-east), deep cleans can be fitted between bookings. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School or anywhere near Telscombe Cliffs, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean.

Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Telscombe Cliffs, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 6 miles from Telscombe Cliffs.

Here we cover the BN10 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).

Landmarks near Telscombe Cliffs

Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Telscombe Cliffs is Newhaven Town station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Telscombe Cliffs includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.

Map of Telscombe Cliffs © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your team can do, and what needs us

Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.

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.

Aftercare tips

After the visit, a few habits help the work last:

  • Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
  • Tell us if your menu or hours change
  • Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
  • Collect waste cooking oil separately

The sinks are ready to use as soon as we’ve finished. We run water through to check it drains before we go.

Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.

What we do, step by step

Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Tell us when your site near Telscombe Cliffs is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.

  1. We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
  2. Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
  3. Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
  4. We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
  5. We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking or loading restrictions
  • Clear the space around the work
  • Have your last certificate or report to hand

Get a fixed quote

To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.

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