Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Ashbank grease trap cleaning
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Ashbank: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ashbank
Smells from the sink, gurgling drains or slow drainage all point to the grease trap. We find the trap, empty it and clean it, then check the water flows properly. We’re often asked to deal with a larger grease trap that needs emptying and a full, neglected grease trap, across pot wash sinks, school and care home kitchens and restaurants and takeaways.
Somewhere as small as Ashbank, the kitchens that need a deep clean are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Do not rely on hot water to clear grease
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids so less solid waste gets through.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Acting at this stage typically prevents a blockage down the line.
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Ashbank
- Inline grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
Ashbank kitchens: local notes
There are about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Ashbank, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. In Ashbank, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned. Ashbank is about 35 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
School kitchens, at schools like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed. If you look after a hall kitchen near St Nicholas's Church or anywhere in Ashbank, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; KIMS hospital, about 3.6 miles north-west, is the nearest hospital to Ashbank.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ashbank and the rest of Kent. Ashbank is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients.
Every address in ME17 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on George Lane and Wykeham Grove and nearby roads. Other places close to Ashbank include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashbank
Around Ashbank, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Ashbank
Can the work in Ashbank be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Ashbank does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you work in school kitchens in Ashbank during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Ashbank. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will fit the work in.
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 we explain the reasoning on the report.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
That depends on the cause. If the trap is full, cleaning it often helps, but blockages further along need a drainage contractor.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
An overfull trap stops separating grease. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
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 and we will confirm.
What affects the quote in Ashbank
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens can’t afford a blocked drain. Regular trap cleaning helps prevent it.
Baffles and outlets
The baffles hold back grease while water flows on. Grease clings to them so they’re cleaned every time.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Ashbank run smoothly.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.