Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Cheriton, Kent
We cover Cheriton for grease trap cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A kitchen drain that smells
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
Grease trap cleaning in Cheriton
A neglected grease trap stops doing its job. Further down the pipe, the grease cools and hardens and the result is blocked drains and bad smells. A trap that’s cleaned regularly keeps grease where it belongs. If you have a larger grease trap that needs emptying and a small trap that fills too quickly, we can put it right, from under-sink grease traps, restaurants and takeaways and pot wash sinks onwards.
For a kitchen near Cheriton, deep cleans are booked around opening hours, often on a closed day, and the journey is planned ahead.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Cheriton
In Cheriton, as everywhere, grease traps are easy to forget. Hidden under a sink or in a floor it’s often left until there’s a problem.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Hall kitchens near Church of All Souls or elsewhere in Cheriton may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Why deal with it now?
Some kitchens try to fix slow drains with hot water or drain cleaners. It just shifts the grease further along to set somewhere harder to reach. Emptying and cleaning the trap deals with the source. A planned visit to Cheriton fits your hours; an emergency does not.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- In business since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What the work involves, part by part
Baffles and outlets
Every clean includes the baffles, inlet and outlet so water flows freely.
Under-sink grease traps
An under-sink trap is out of sight. When they fill, the sink slows and starts to smell.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Keep strainers in every sink
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
We will suggest when the trap should be cleaned again. That depends on how quickly it filled and how busy the kitchen is.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Regular emptying keeps it working and avoids a blockage.
Also in Cheriton
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Commercial kitchens in Cheriton
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 83 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 33 takeaways in Cheriton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. It’s Folkestone and Hythe council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Cheriton. 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.
For a café close to Folkestone West station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush. A summer deep clean suits schools such as All Soul's Church of England Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Anywhere in CT19, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Cheriton is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (29 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: CT19, CT20 and CT50. Whether your site is on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Cheriton on the M20, so it’s easy for us to get to for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Cheriton include Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cheriton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub and the streets around them. Cheriton’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Cheriton includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
The process
The visit has three parts: 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 photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Cheriton when you book.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- The chambers and baffles are cleaned.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
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Questions from Cheriton
Will you come out to Cheriton?
Yes, Cheriton is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Cheriton?
Food hygiene inspections in Cheriton are carried out by Folkestone and Hythe council. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. There it hardens on the pipe walls and causes blockages. Keeping the trap clean stops that happening.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
That depends on the cause. A full trap is a common cause, and cleaning it can help, but blockages further along need a drainage contractor.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.