London and the South East
Grease Trap Cleaning in City of London
From the largest town to the smallest village in City of London, our technicians can help with grease trap cleaning. Fixed quotes up front, and a 24/7 emergency line.
Grease trap cleaning in every part of City of London
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or get in touch for a quick quote.
Largest places
What else we do in City of London
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
Postcodes in City of London
Our grease trap cleaning service in City of London
No two traps are quite the same. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly and larger traps hold more grease before they fill. We assess the trap and how fast it fills and suggest an interval that suits. Common call-outs are for a routine grease trap service and a small trap that fills too quickly, on restaurants and takeaways, school and care home kitchens and kitchen waste pipes.
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes less than an hour for many under-sink units.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- The chambers and baffles are cleaned.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Pricing in City of London
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why businesses in City of London choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Around City of London
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives. Other local landmarks include Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (within half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (under half a mile south). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local churches include St Olave Old Jewry (within half a mile east)
Commercial kitchens across City of London
From City of London to its smaller places, City of London has commercial kitchens of every size. Each builds up grease where the daily clean does not reach.
City of London is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price.
City of London: For busy kitchens close to London Cannon Street station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as London Bridge Hospital (about 0.6 miles south-east), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals.
How we price grease trap cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Why act early?
A full grease trap lets grease through to the drains. There it sets and narrows the pipe until water cannot get through. Regular trap cleaning beats dealing with a blockage.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
Signs you need grease trap cleaning
Every pan and plate washed sends grease towards the drain. In the trap, they cool and separate and the grease layer grows.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- A small trap that fills too quickly
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, 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.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something 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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Common questions in City of London
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
We remove all the waste we take out. It isn’t poured back down the drain at any point.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
Typically, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A large or very full trap takes longer and we will say so when we quote.