West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
West Itchenor grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in West Itchenor from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A routine grease trap service
Grease trap cleaning in West Itchenor, done properly
For kitchens across West Itchenor, grease trap cleaning fits easily around service. We empty, clean and check the trap and remove the waste. It works on its own or with a deep clean or extract clean. The work covers pot wash sinks, inline grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen drain that smells and a slow-draining kitchen sink.
In a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, commercial kitchens are few, perhaps a pub, a school or a care home. Wherever there is one, it needs its grease trap and hard-to-reach areas kept clean.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease trap cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by grease trap cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- A unit that can’t cope with the kitchen’s output
- Broken pipework below ground
- Grease set hard in the drain run
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Use strainers in the sink plugholes before they reach the trap.
More cooking means more grease in the trap. Booking cleans more often keeps the drains flowing.
What we’re called out for in West Itchenor
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink overloads the trap fast. Small amounts soon build up.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near West Itchenor (the nearest hospital is St Richard's Hospital, about 5 miles north-east), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in West Itchenor
Do you work in villages like West Itchenor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in West Itchenor?
Food hygiene inspections in West Itchenor are carried out by Chichester council. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
We price it once we know the trap and how often it needs cleaning. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will quote before any work starts.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to West Itchenor.
- We agree a time when the sinks aren’t needed.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Nearby places to West Itchenor
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What grease trap cleaning looks like in West Itchenor
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses across West Itchenor and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. West Itchenor, about 59 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in West Itchenor. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
If you look after a hall kitchen near St Nicholas' Church or anywhere in West Itchenor, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in West Itchenor and the rest of West Sussex. West Itchenor is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 9 miles away.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Close by, we work in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Around West Itchenor
For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Different parts, different methods
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. More waste means faster filling.
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. Their small size means they fill fast and need regular cleaning.