West Sussex · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in West Wittering, West Sussex
Grease trap cleaning across West Wittering and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A routine grease trap service
Grease trap cleaning in West Wittering, done properly
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out, clean the inside and the baffles, and check the trap is working properly. Typical jobs include washing-up water that won’t drain away and drains clogged with fat, on under-sink grease traps, kitchen waste pipes and inline grease traps.
In a village or hamlet like West Wittering, 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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease trap cleaning in West Wittering: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs and bars registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Wittering. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Kitchens in West Wittering get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester 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.
Where a church or community hall near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in West Wittering, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event. School kitchens, at schools like West Wittering Parochial Church of England School for example, usually have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Portsmouth, about 8 miles from West Wittering.
Work in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Near you in West Wittering
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Wittering pub, among other places. The closest station to West Wittering is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Open spaces near West Wittering include Pilsey Island.
How we price grease trap cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Need a price for grease trap cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. If you can send photos, we can arrive in West Wittering knowing what to expect.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring 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 photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in West Wittering
Can the work in West Wittering be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Is West Wittering within the area you cover?
Yes, West Wittering is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
It’s removed from site when we leave. Your staff don’t have to handle it once the clean is done.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Part by part
Grease interceptors
Interceptors separate grease the same way, on a larger scale. Grease floats and solids sink.
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. They fill quickly, so they need frequent emptying.
Places near West Wittering
Other services in West Wittering
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep strainers in every sink
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Never pour used oil down the sink
Once the trap is cleaned and refitted, the sinks can be used right away. Water is run through to check everything flows before we go.
A fixed cleaning interval means the trap never gets overfull. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
For anyone managing more than one site, 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.
Leave it or put it right?
Pests are drawn to grease and food waste. A clean trap is less of an attraction as part of a clean kitchen. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.