West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Upperton, West Sussex
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upperton. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Upperton
In Upperton, we time grease trap visits so the sinks aren’t needed. The trap is emptied, cleaned and checked, and the waste is taken away. It works on its own or with a deep clean or extract clean. The work covers school and care home kitchens, under-sink grease traps and restaurants and takeaways, and common reasons people get in touch are an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning and a slow-draining kitchen sink.
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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. In a small place like Upperton, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
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What grease trap cleaning looks like in Upperton
Food Standards Agency records list about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Upperton. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Upperton. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 4.3 miles west, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of All Hallows or elsewhere in Upperton, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU28, we can take on grease trap cleaning. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, around 18 miles away.
We cover every part of the GU28 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Upperton: Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Upperton
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Graffham Common and Blackdown.
When to call us in Upperton
For a kitchen in Upperton or anywhere else, the trap is out of sight and out of mind. Hidden under a sink or in a floor, it’s often ignored until something goes wrong.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Petworth House is about 1.2 miles south-east), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Upperton
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Upperton and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Upperton: your questions answered
Can you come to Upperton after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Upperton can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Upperton?
Food hygiene inspections in Upperton are carried out by Chichester council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
The right interval depends on your trap and your cooking. Slow or smelly sinks between cleans mean it needs doing more often and we’ll adjust the schedule.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
The price depends on the trap and the schedule. Just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will quote before any work starts.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
Typically, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. A large or very full trap takes longer, and we will tell you in advance.
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Upperton
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The condition of the system
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Why act early in Upperton
Pouring hot water or chemicals down a slow drain is a common quick fix. That only moves the grease further down the pipe, where it sets again. Emptying and cleaning the trap deals with the source. With notice, the visit to Upperton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why Upperton businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
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