Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Brattle grease trap cleaning
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for commercial sites in Brattle and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Somewhere like Brattle, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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About our grease trap cleaning in Brattle
Once a trap is full, grease passes straight through. Further down the pipe, the grease cools and hardens, leading to slow drains, blockages and smells. Regular cleaning keeps it working. The work covers inline grease traps, school and care home kitchens and kitchen waste pipes, and common reasons people get in touch are foul odours from the grease trap and grease setting in the kitchen pipework.
For a kitchen in or near Brattle, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Brattle (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
More services for Brattle
How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens with fixed mealtimes build up grease more predictably. A regular interval suits them well.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.
Grease trap cleaning around Brattle
At about 48 miles from central London, Brattle sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. It’s Ashford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Brattle. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
School kitchens, at schools like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School for example, typically have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed. If you cater for weddings or events at a historic house in the area (Smallhythe Place is about 4.1 miles south-west), deep cleans can be fitted between bookings.
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can take on grease trap cleaning. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Brattle include Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Around Brattle
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Stonebridge Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Questions from Brattle
Do you cover smaller places like Brattle?
Yes. Brattle is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Brattle?
Food hygiene inspections in Brattle are carried out by Ashford council. How often a business is inspected depends on the council’s risk rating for it, so the kitchen needs to be ready at any time.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and 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’ll tell you so you can call a drainage contractor.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
Each trap is a little different, and you can expect it to take an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. You will know before the visit.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Grease escapes into the drains when the trap is full. There it hardens on the pipe walls and causes blockages. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
While we work, those sinks are out of use. It takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit, and we time it to suit you.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Why act early in Brattle
Some kitchens try to fix slow drains with hot water or drain cleaners. That only moves the grease further down the pipe, where it sets again. The lasting fix starts with the trap. If the system at a site near Brattle fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Brattle
If a trap is not emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and the sewer beyond, where it can form blockages.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Drains clogged with fat
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
Where a church or community hall near Parish Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Brattle, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of insurance
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks