Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Addington, Greater London
Grease trap cleaning for commercial sites in Addington and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- An overdue grease trap
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
Grease trap cleaning in Addington
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. We empty the built-up grease and food solids and the chambers and baffles cleaned and the trap checked before we leave. We are often asked to deal with an overdue grease trap and gurgling from the sink waste, across pot wash sinks, inline grease traps and restaurants and takeaways.
Fat, oil and grease poured down drains helps form fatbergs, and London’s sewers have made the news for them more than once. Regular grease trap cleaning keeps a kitchen in Addington from adding to the problem.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
School kitchens can be cleaned in the holidays or after lunch service.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps are fitted into the drain line. They hold more than under-sink units but still fill up.
What grease trap cleaning cannot fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
You will get our view on how often the trap needs cleaning. That depends on how quickly it filled and how much the kitchen cooks.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
How we price grease trap cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the grease trap cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Addington.
- 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.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Related advice
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Addington
The more a kitchen cooks and washes up, the quicker the trap fills. A trap that suited a quieter kitchen can struggle when cooking increases.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Drains clogged with fat
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
If you run a kitchen in an older building near Addington, such as a historic house like Addington Palace (about 0.4 miles west), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Addington
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 32 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 20 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Addington. Kitchens like these wash fat, oil and grease down the sink every day, and a grease trap is what stops it reaching the sewer. Most London kitchens can’t close in the day, so deep cleaning is typically done overnight. Food hygiene inspections in Addington are the job of Croydon council’s environmental health team. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
For schools such as Applegarth Academy, deep cleans and grease trap work are usually booked for the holidays. National Psychosis Unit, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest hospital to Addington; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times.
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. We provide grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Addington and the rest of Greater London. Addington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for grease trap cleaning. London is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
We cover every part of the CR0, CR2 and BR4 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Addington
Around Addington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Addington Park and John Ruskin College. For rail, the closest station is West Wickham station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles north) and St George's Walk (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
Addington: your questions answered
Can the work in Addington be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which environmental health team covers Addington?
The local authority for Addington is Croydon council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
The price depends on the trap and the schedule. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will quote before any work starts.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
Our service covers the grease trap itself. Where the problem is further down the drain, we will say so so you can call a drainage contractor.
Do you take the waste away?
We take it away. Your staff don’t have to handle it once the clean is done.
How much time does a grease trap clean need?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. A large or very full trap takes longer, and we’ll tell you in advance.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.