Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Crawley, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Crawley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- Drains clogged with fat
Grease trap cleaning around Crawley
Food hygiene inspections in Crawley are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or anywhere in Crawley, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Royal Hampshire County Hospital, about 4.5 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Crawley.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Crawley, we can take on grease trap cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
All of SO21 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Crawley, we cover Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Around Crawley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Fox And Hounds Public House. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Winnall Moors.
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Crawley
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, and clean water flows on. Over time, the trap fills up and has to be emptied and cleaned. The work covers under-sink grease traps, inline grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and the jobs we see most are grease setting in the kitchen pipework and scheduled grease trap emptying.
Work in a small place like Crawley starts with agreeing a date and access.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Crawley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A unit that cannot cope with the kitchen’s output
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Crawley
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. The timing of a visit to Crawley is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- The chambers and baffles are cleaned.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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 will typically have a quote within one working day.
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Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Crawley
Is Crawley within the area you cover?
Yes, Crawley is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Crawley?
Food hygiene inspections in Crawley are carried out by Winchester City council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
No two traps are quite the same, so we quote once we know what you have. You get a fixed quote, usually within one working day.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
A full trap cannot catch any more grease. The grease hardens in the pipes, leading to blocked drains and smells, and can add to fatbergs in the sewer.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
While the trap is being cleaned, nothing can drain into it. That’s why we time visits around service to keep disruption down.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Nearby places to Crawley
Other services in Crawley
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
We take the grease and solids away. There’s no greasy waste left on site after the visit.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Acting at this stage typically prevents a blockage down the line.
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty grease trap smells. Decomposing waste in the trap smells bad that can reach the kitchen and beyond. A clean trap takes the source away. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Crawley is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline grease traps
Inline traps are fitted into the drain line. They hold more than under-sink units but still need regular emptying.
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. They fill quickly, so they need frequent emptying.