Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Dibden grease trap cleaning
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Dibden: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Drains clogged with fat
When to call us in Dibden
A busy kitchen in Dibden, or anywhere else, fills its grease trap faster. A trap that suited a quieter kitchen can struggle when cooking increases.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Applemore College, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they recommend a next date
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Dibden
A neglected grease trap stops doing its job. Fat sets in the pipes downstream and the result is blocked drains and bad smells. Regular cleaning keeps it working. The work covers inline grease traps, under-sink grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and common reasons people get in touch are an under-sink trap that keeps filling up and an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning.
For a kitchen near Dibden, deep cleans are booked around opening hours, often on a closed day.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Dibden (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
We will suggest when the trap should be cleaned again. It’s based on how full it was and how much the kitchen cooks.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
What a clean won’t put right
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- A unit that can’t cope with the kitchen’s output
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
What affects the quote in Dibden
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Dibden kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 14 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels and guest houses across Dibden and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the kitchen and its drains need the same attention as a restaurant’s. In Dibden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from New Forest council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
Where a church or community hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Dibden, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event. If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Medieval Merchant's House is about 2.5 miles north), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO45, we can carry out grease trap cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in SO45 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Dibden: Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Dibden
In Dibden, that means kitchens and buildings near Testwood School and Orchard Junior School. The closest station to Dibden is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Dibden
Can you work in school kitchens in Dibden during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Dibden, the Food Standards Agency lists about 10 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Is Dibden within the area you cover?
Yes, Dibden is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do you take the waste away?
The waste leaves with us. You are not left with anything to dispose of after the visit.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
Which grease traps does the service cover?
We cover under-sink, inline and interceptor units. They’re emptied, cleaned and checked in the same careful way.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Around Dibden, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
In Dibden, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. Waiting for a blockage turns it into an urgent problem and normally at the worst moment. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.