Surrey · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Cranleigh, Surrey
Grease trap cleaning for Cranleigh and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Cranleigh, done properly
Smells from the sink, gurgling drains or slow drainage all point to the grease trap. In Cranleigh, as everywhere we work, our team empties and cleans the trap and run water through to check it drains. We are often asked to deal with an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning and an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying, across school and care home kitchens, inline grease traps and pot wash sinks.
In a smaller place like Cranleigh, commercial kitchens are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen. Smaller kitchens still collect grease behind equipment and in the drains.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. 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
- Cranleigh (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
What happens on the day
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Cranleigh can usually be finished without a second trip.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
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 we start.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Common questions in Cranleigh
Can the work in Cranleigh be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can school kitchens in Cranleigh be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 4 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Cranleigh. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
The price depends on the trap and the schedule. Get in touch and we’ll send you a fixed quote so you know the cost up front.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on what we found and how the system is used.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Is Cranleigh in your area?
Yes. Cranleigh is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Use strainers in the sink plugholes so less solid waste gets through.
If the kitchen has got busier, the trap fills faster. Booking cleans more often stops it overflowing.
Commercial kitchens in Cranleigh
Food Standards Agency data counts about 19 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 6 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cranleigh. Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. Kitchens in Cranleigh get their food hygiene inspections from Waverley council. 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. Cranleigh, about 30 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere in Cranleigh, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cranleigh and the rest of Surrey. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (8 miles or so).
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. That includes premises on High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Cranleigh include the B2128, which makes travel easy for grease trap cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Cranleigh
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Sayer's Croft LNR and Glebelands School and the streets around them.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Cranleigh
Fats, oils and grease from cooking and washing up go down the sink. In the trap, they cool and separate and the grease layer grows.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
School kitchens, at schools like St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before you book
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
How we price grease trap cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For grease trap cleaning in Cranleigh, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.