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Grease Trap Cleaning in Bermondsey
Need grease trap cleaning in Bermondsey? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- Foul odours from the grease trap
Bermondsey kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 1,195 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 572 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Bermondsey. Fat from washing up sets hard in pipes, and kitchens like these produce plenty of it. Compact London kitchens collect grease in tight corners, which an overnight deep clean can reach. Food hygiene inspections in Bermondsey are the job of Southwark council’s environmental health team. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
For a café close to London Bridge station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Guy's Hospital, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest hospital to Bermondsey.
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Bermondsey and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
All of SE1, SE16 and SE5 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Bermondsey include the A100 and B202, which makes travel easy for grease trap cleaning. If your site is just outside Bermondsey, we cover Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
What’s near Bermondsey
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Asylum for the deaf and dumb, St Mary-at-Hill and Harris Academy Bermondsey. Nearby too are Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north), Bermondsey Spa Gardens (under half a mile south) and Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is London Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Fashion and Textile Museum (under half a mile west) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Bermondsey
Grease traps sit between the sinks and the drain, holding back fats, oils and grease. Cooling water lets the grease rise and separate, and clean water flows on. Eventually it fills and needs emptying and cleaning. We are often asked to deal with an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, across under-sink grease traps, 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. A grease trap that is emptied and cleaned regularly keeps fat out of the drains.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Also near Bermondsey
What else we do in Bermondsey
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How we price grease trap cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
Keep used oil out of the drains and the trap will not fill as quickly. It’s the single easiest way to help.
A fixed cleaning interval means the trap never gets overfull. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
When to call us in Bermondsey
A full trap cannot hold any more grease. It goes on into the drain and on towards the sewer, where it can form blockages.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- An overdue grease trap
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Sinks that drain slowly
School kitchens, at schools like Boutcher Church of England Primary School for example, typically have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Bermondsey.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Part by part
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit, and check the lid and seals.
School, care home and staff kitchens
School kitchens can be cleaned in the holidays or between meal services.
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Bermondsey
Is parking a problem for work in Bermondsey?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Bermondsey, and about any building rules on loading. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Which environmental health team covers Bermondsey?
Food hygiene inspections in Bermondsey are carried out by Southwark council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
What is 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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
Our service covers the grease trap itself. If the drain beyond the trap is blocked or damaged, we will tell you so you can call a drainage contractor.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. The result is slow drains, foul odours and eventually a blockage.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.