Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Broughton, Hampshire
Specialist grease trap cleaning for Broughton: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Broughton
Fats, oils and grease are the main cause of blocked kitchen drains. Down the line, they can add to fatbergs in the sewer. A grease trap that is emptied and cleaned regularly holds them back. Typical jobs include an overdue grease trap and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, on pot wash sinks, restaurants and takeaways and under-sink grease traps.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Broughton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
The waste we remove leaves with us. Nothing is left for you to dispose of after the visit.
Grease that gets past the trap sets in the drains. Clearing it then is a bigger job so prevention is the easier route.
What a clean won’t put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Broken pipework below ground
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens with fixed mealtimes build up grease more predictably. Planned cleaning fits their routine.
Baffles and outlets
Every clean includes the baffles, inlet and outlet so the trap works as it should.
Common problems we fix in Broughton
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A kitchen drain that smells
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Broughton Primary School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
What your quote should include
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether VAT is included
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Somewhere as small as Broughton, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What affects the quote in Broughton
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
FAQs for Broughton
Who inspects food businesses in Broughton?
In Broughton, it’s Test Valley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Do you work at weekends in Broughton?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Broughton doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you work in Broughton?
Yes. We cover Broughton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. 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.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
As a guide, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Bigger or overdue traps need more time, and we will tell you in advance.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one, and busy kitchens fill them faster still. We’ll recommend a schedule once we have seen it.
Commercial kitchens in Broughton
Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Broughton. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses around Broughton; event kitchens at places like that work in bursts, so a deep clean after a busy season helps. Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Broughton, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Across the SO20 area, we cover grease trap cleaning for commercial sites. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Southampton, about 14 miles from Broughton.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SO20. Streets in the area include High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. We also cover Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broughton
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Tally Ho Public House, among other places. The closest station to Broughton is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.