Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Compton, Hampshire
Grease trap cleaning for Compton and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An overdue grease trap
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
Once the trap is cleaned and refitted, the sinks can be used straight away. We run water through to check it drains before we leave.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Acting at this stage typically prevents a blockage later.
About our grease trap cleaning in Compton
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. We empty the built-up grease and food solids and the chambers and baffles cleaned, and check the trap is working properly. The work covers pot wash sinks, kitchen waste pipes and under-sink grease traps, and the jobs we see most are an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning and an overdue grease trap.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Other services in Compton
How we price grease trap cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What we are called out for in Compton
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. When it cools, the grease hardens, often in the trap or the pipe beyond.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Common questions in Compton
Do you work in villages like Compton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you clean school kitchens in Compton in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 7 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Compton. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
It depends where the blockage is. A full trap is a common cause, and cleaning it can help but grease set further down the drains needs jetting by a drainage specialist.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Compton run smoothly.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Commercial kitchens in Compton
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 6 pubs, bars and clubs across Compton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. Food hygiene inspections in Compton are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Royal Hampshire County Hospital, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest hospital to Compton. For busy kitchens close to Shawford station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Sites in Compton get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Compton is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for grease trap cleaning. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 8 miles from Compton.
Work in SO21 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. If your site is just outside Compton, we cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Compton
In Compton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park, among other places. Compton’s nearest station is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Compton includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Part by part
Grease interceptors
A larger unit takes more time to empty and clean and we plan the visit accordingly.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Visits are booked when the sinks are not in use so the kitchen isn’t disrupted.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.