Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Colbury, Hampshire
Grease trap cleaning across Colbury and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- Sinks that drain slowly
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Sewer problems outside the premises
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Colbury
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. Eventually it fills and needs emptying and cleaning. If you have an overdue grease trap and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near Colbury, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Colbury (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Baffles and outlets
The baffles hold back grease while water flows on. Grease clings to them so they’re cleaned every time.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Visits are booked when the sinks are not in use so you do not lose trade.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Why it’s worth doing now in Colbury
Some kitchens try to fix slow drains with hot water or drain cleaners. That only moves the grease further down the pipe, where it sets again. The lasting fix starts with the trap. With notice, the visit to Colbury can be fitted around your bookings and events.
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 Colbury businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Colbury
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
When to call us in Colbury
Every pan and plate washed sends grease towards the drain. In the trap, they cool and separate and the grease layer grows.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Drains clogged with fat
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A full, neglected grease trap
For schools such as Foxhills Infant School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
How it works
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. The timing of a visit to Colbury is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Common questions in Colbury
Do you work in villages like Colbury?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Colbury is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can a school kitchen in Colbury be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Colbury, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll fit the work in.
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one, and busy kitchens fill them faster still. We will recommend a schedule once we’ve seen it.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Can you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Tell us about the trap and we’ll send you a fixed quote.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. The result is slow drains, foul odours and eventually a blockage.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on what we found and how the system is used.
Grease trap cleaning around Colbury
The Food Standards Agency lists about 11 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses in Colbury and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Pub and hotel kitchens get the same build-up behind equipment and in the grease trap as any other. Kitchens in Colbury get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (about 4.3 miles east) are part of the area around Colbury, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Ashurst Hospital, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest hospital to Colbury.
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO40, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Colbury among them.
Grease trap cleaning in SO40 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Colbury
Typical jobs here are in premises near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.