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Grease trap cleaning in Chilworth, Southampton
Professional grease trap cleaning in and around Chilworth, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Chilworth
Kitchens in Chilworth use us for grease trap cleaning, from small under-sink units to inline traps and interceptors. We come when the sinks are not needed, so the kitchen keeps running. If you have foul odours from the grease trap and an overdue grease trap, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Chilworth, the kitchens that need a deep clean are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Wherever there is one, it needs its grease trap and hard-to-reach areas kept clean.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Somewhere as small as Chilworth, 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.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Need a price for grease trap cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
When to call us in Chilworth
The more a kitchen cooks and washes up, the quicker the trap fills. A trap that suited a quieter kitchen can fill very quickly when trade picks up.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A full, neglected grease trap
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A kitchen drain that smells
Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Cantell School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Why deal with it now?
Wherever the kitchen is in Chilworth, backed-up drains stop it working. Sinks won’t empty, and dirty water can back up. Cleaning the grease trap on time helps prevent it. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
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FAQs for Chilworth
Can the work in Chilworth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Chilworth needn’t be disturbed. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Will you come out to Chilworth?
Yes, Chilworth is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. 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.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
It varies with the trap and the kitchen. If the sinks start to drain slowly between cleans, it’s too long, and we can shorten it.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
We cover under-sink, inline and interceptor units. Each one is emptied, cleaned and checked whatever the size.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. It sets there and narrows the pipes until they block. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Chilworth
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
Grease trap cleaning around Chilworth
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and B&Bs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Chilworth. Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Chilworth. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Chilworth (the nearest hospital is Princess Anne Hospital, about 1.9 miles south-west), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service. If you run a kitchen in an older building near Chilworth, such as a historic house like South Stoneham House (about 2 miles south-east), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Whether your site is in the middle of Chilworth or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 40 places across Southampton, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SO16. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
Part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens that serve set mealtimes fill their traps more steadily. A regular interval suits them well.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens with lots of washing-up fill traps fast. They often need the most frequent cleaning.