Brighton and Hove · Grease trap cleaning
Whitehawk grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Whitehawk from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A routine grease trap service
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Gurgling from the sink waste
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Whitehawk
There are about 8 food manufacturers and packers within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Whitehawk, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A production site’s wash-down water can carry plenty of fat, which a trap or interceptor has to catch. It’s Brighton and Hove council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Whitehawk. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
If you run a kitchen in an older building near Whitehawk, such as a historic house like Royal Pavilion (about 1.4 miles west), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important. Hall kitchens near St Cuthman's or elsewhere in Whitehawk may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean. Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like City Academy Whitehawk for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Whitehawk to the outskirts, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Whitehawk is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove we cover for grease trap cleaning.
Work in BN2 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitehawk
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Grease trap cleaning in Whitehawk, 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 the trap checked before we leave. If you’re dealing with washing-up water that won’t drain away and an under-sink trap that keeps filling up, we can put it right, from restaurants and takeaways, pot wash sinks and under-sink grease traps onwards.
In a place like Whitehawk, kitchens often sit in older buildings with older drains. Smells and slow drains are the usual warning signs.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. In a smaller place like Whitehawk, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
FAQs for Whitehawk
Can school kitchens in Whitehawk be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 35 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Whitehawk. You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Do you work at weekends in Whitehawk?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
We clean all the common types. A photo helps us see what’s fitted when you call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
We price it once we know the trap and how often it needs cleaning. Get in touch and we’ll give you a fixed quote so you know the cost up front.
How much time does a grease trap clean need?
Typically, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Bigger or overdue traps need more time, and we will tell you in advance.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. It sets there and narrows the pipes and causes blockages. Keeping the trap clean stops that happening.
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Whitehawk
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
The waste we remove leaves with us. There’s no greasy waste left on site after the visit.
A trap that’s left too long stops catching grease. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Places near Whitehawk
What else we do in Whitehawk
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens can’t afford a blocked drain. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk.