Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Charter Alley grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Charter Alley. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Grease trap cleaning in Charter Alley
Every trap is different. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly and larger traps hold more grease before they fill. We assess the trap and how fast it fills and suggest an interval that suits. If you have washing-up water that won’t drain away and an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning, we can put it right.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Charter Alley (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Grease trap cleaning in Charter Alley: local notes
In Charter Alley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time. Charter Alley is about 47 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
A summer deep clean suits schools such as The Priory Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. If you look after a hall kitchen near Christ Church or anywhere in Charter Alley, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the RG26 postcode area, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Charter Alley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (12 miles or so).
Work in RG26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Charter Alley, we cover Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Charter Alley
The closest station to Charter Alley is Bramley (Hants) station, about 3.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Charter Alley includes Daneshill Park Woods.
What grease trap cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A unit that cannot cope with the kitchen’s output
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Charter Alley and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
If you need grease trap cleaning in Charter Alley, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Why deal with it now?
Grease that gets past the trap doesn’t disappear. It adds to blockages further down the drains and sewer. Keeping it in the trap, and emptying the trap, is the responsible thing to do. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
Charter Alley questions
Do you work overnight in Charter Alley?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Charter Alley needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is Charter Alley within the area you cover?
Yes, Charter Alley is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. It’s a dated, written report with pictures, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
No two traps are quite the same, so we quote once we know what you have. We give you a fixed price, normally within one working day.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
It varies. The interval depends on how quickly your trap fills, then suggest a schedule.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Charter Alley
The more a kitchen cooks and washes up, the quicker the trap fills. A trap that suited a quieter kitchen can struggle when cooking increases.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Park Prewett Hospital, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Charter Alley.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
Different parts, different methods
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Grease interceptors
Bigger kitchens may have a larger grease interceptor. With more capacity, they fill more slowly but they still need cleaning.