Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Alverstoke grease trap cleaning
For grease trap cleaning in Alverstoke, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Sinks that drain slowly
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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. That’s our job.
Grease trap cleaning in Alverstoke, done properly
Once a trap is full, grease passes straight through. Fat sets in the pipes downstream, leading to slow drains, blockages and smells. Regular cleaning keeps it working. Common call-outs are for grease setting in the kitchen pipework and foul odours from the grease trap, on school and care home kitchens, pot wash sinks and inline grease traps.
Work in a small place like Alverstoke starts with agreeing a date and access.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job 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 Alverstoke.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Smells from a neglected trap are hard to ignore. Decomposing waste in the trap smells bad and the smell carries. A clean trap takes the source away. Somewhere as small as Alverstoke, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Every visit written up, with pictures
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Alverstoke kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 27 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Alverstoke. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. It’s Gosport council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Alverstoke. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Hall kitchens near The Little Church or elsewhere in Alverstoke may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Gosport War Memorial Hospital about 0.9 miles north, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. For schools such as Alverstoke Community Infant School, deep cleans and grease trap work are typically booked for the holidays.
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. If you need grease trap cleaning in Alverstoke, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Alverstoke. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Alverstoke is one of them.
Every address in PO12 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Alverstoke
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bay House School and Village Home pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Do not rely on hot water to clear grease
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we’ll tell you. It may need a drainage specialist to investigate.
A trap that is left too long stops catching grease. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
Common questions in Alverstoke
Can you get to a site in Alverstoke?
Yes. Alverstoke is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Alverstoke?
In Alverstoke, it’s Gosport council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap, and can clear the problem where the trap was the cause. Blockages further down the drain, or damaged pipework, need a drainage contractor.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. If you are not sure what you have, send us a photo when you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.