Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Chegworth
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for commercial sites in Chegworth and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- Gurgling from the sink waste
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Chegworth
A grease trap catches fats, oils and grease from the kitchen sinks before they reach the drain. As the waste water cools, the grease floats and stays in the trap while the water carries on to the drain. Over time, the trap fills up and has to be emptied and cleaned. We are often asked to deal with a small trap that fills too quickly and an interceptor full of grease and solids, across pot wash sinks, restaurants and takeaways and under-sink grease traps.
Work in a small place like Chegworth starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Chegworth questions
Do you work in school kitchens around Chegworth out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Chegworth, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Chegworth?
In Chegworth, it’s Maidstone council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
Will the grease trap clean disrupt the kitchen?
While the trap is being cleaned, nothing can drain into it. We book the visit around your service so the kitchen is not held up.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What happens if a grease trap is not cleaned?
Once it’s full, grease passes straight through. It then sets in the drains, causing blockages and smells and can end up adding to sewer blockages.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
Each trap is a little different, but a clean generally takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. We’ll confirm when we quote.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
Every trap is different, so we quote once we know what you have. We give you a fixed price, normally within one working day.
When to call us in Chegworth
Food scraps go down the sink with the washing-up water. Solids settle at the bottom of the trap and takes up space.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A routine grease trap service
- A kitchen drain that smells
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere in Chegworth, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What affects the quote in Chegworth
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number of sites or systems
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Grease trap cleaning around Chegworth
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Chegworth. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. Kitchens in Chegworth get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle (about 0.9 miles west) are part of the area around Chegworth, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps. KIMS hospital, about 4.9 miles north-west, is the nearest hospital to Chegworth; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Chegworth or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Chegworth among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 6 miles from Chegworth.
All of ME17 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Chegworth include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chegworth
In Chegworth, that means kitchens and buildings near The Park Gate Inn, among other places. Chegworth’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Chegworth
A full grease trap lets grease through to the drains. It hardens on the pipe walls until water can’t get through. Regular trap cleaning beats dealing with a blockage. It’s simpler to plan the work at Chegworth now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Chegworth businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Towns and villages near Chegworth
Other services in Chegworth
Part by part
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Visits are booked when the sinks aren’t in use so the kitchen isn’t disrupted.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Care home and hospital kitchens need their drains working all the time. Visits are planned between meals.
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Chegworth before we set off.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps