Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Buttsole grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning for commercial sites in Buttsole and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Buttsole
A grease trap catches fats, oils and grease from the kitchen sinks before they reach the drain. Cooling water lets the grease rise and separate while the water carries on to the drain. Over time, the trap fills up and needs emptying and cleaning. If you’re dealing with an under-sink trap that keeps filling up and a routine grease trap service, we can help.
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.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Do not rely on hot water to clear grease
- Do not store things on top of the trap
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we’ll tell you. It may need a drainage specialist to look further.
A trap that’s left too long stops catching grease. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and avoids a blockage.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Grease trap cleaning around Buttsole
Look up Buttsole on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Buttsole and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. In Buttsole, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Buttsole, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order. For schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are usually booked for the holidays.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Buttsole and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Buttsole is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 34 miles from Buttsole.
All of CT13 and CT14 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. If your site is just outside Buttsole, we cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Buttsole
Around Buttsole, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Buttsole is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Buttsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we are called out for in Buttsole
If a trap isn’t emptied, grease passes straight through. It goes on into the drain and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (about 3.5 miles west) are part of the area around Buttsole, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Different parts, different methods
Grease interceptors
Bigger kitchens may have a larger grease interceptor. They hold more grease and solids, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. They fill quickly and need regular cleaning.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Common questions in Buttsole
Is Buttsole within the area you cover?
Yes. Buttsole is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you come to Buttsole after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Buttsole can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is 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.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. It sets there and narrows the pipes until they block. Keeping the trap clean stops that happening.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. For a village or hamlet like Buttsole, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- The chambers and baffles are cleaned.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Leave it or put it right?
Pests are drawn to grease and food waste. Keeping the trap clean removes something they’re looking for as part of a clean kitchen. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Buttsole is calmer for everyone.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.