Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Ashford, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Ashford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
- Hot water only moves grease further down
Once the trap is cleaned and refitted, the sinks can be used straight away. We run water through to check it drains before we go.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Acting at this stage usually prevents a blockage later.
Grease trap cleaning in Ashford, 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 check the trap is working properly. The work covers inline grease traps, kitchen waste pipes and pot wash sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a routine grease trap service and gurgling drains in the kitchen.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
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 are fully insured.
- Where
- Ashford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
We empty and clean under-sink traps without disrupting the rest of the kitchen and check the seal on the lid.
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Commercial kitchens in Ashford
Look up Ashford on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 11 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 7 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ashford. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. It’s New Forest council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ashford. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
School kitchens, at schools like Fordingbridge Junior School for example, usually have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed. Breamore House, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses around Ashford; event kitchens at places like that work in bursts, so a deep clean after a busy season helps.
Ashford is in Hampshire. If you need grease trap cleaning in Ashford, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Ashford included. Ashford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (18 miles or so).
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. Local streets include Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Questions from Ashford
Will you come out to Ashford?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Ashford is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you clean school kitchens in Ashford in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Ashford, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do the sinks have to be out of use during the clean?
Just the sinks that drain into the trap, and only while we work. We plan the visit for a quieter time wherever possible.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes pictures, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
Why deal with it now?
A blocked drain can stop a kitchen in its tracks. Water will not drain away, and dirty water can back up. Cleaning the grease trap on time helps prevent it. A fault that closes a site in a village like Ashford affects everyone who depends on it.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ashford
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What affects the quote in Ashford
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ashford.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
For grease trap cleaning in Ashford, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
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When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps