Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Downton
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Downton: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An overdue grease trap
- A routine grease trap service
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Downton
If the sinks drain slowly or smell, the trap is often the cause. We find the trap, empty it and clean it, then check the water flows properly. The work covers inline grease traps, under-sink grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and the jobs we see most are washing-up water that won’t drain away and a full, neglected grease trap.
For a kitchen in or near Downton, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Downton (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Grease interceptors
Interceptors separate grease the same way, on a larger scale. Grease floats and solids sink.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Drains in care settings need to keep flowing. Visits are planned between meals.
Common questions in Downton
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Downton?
The local authority for Downton is New Forest council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
Do you work in school kitchens around Downton out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 5 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Downton. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
Will the grease trap clean disrupt the kitchen?
While we work, those sinks are out of use. It takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor, and we time it to suit you.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
We clean the trap, not the drain network. If the drain beyond the trap is blocked or damaged, we’ll tell you so you can call a drainage contractor.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
What happens if it’s left?
Grease that gets past the trap doesn’t disappear. It adds to blockages further down the drains and sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps it where it can be removed. Somewhere as small as Downton, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Downton
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
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What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
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.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Downton.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Towns and villages near Downton
Also in Downton
How we price grease trap cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
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 will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Grease trap cleaning around Downton
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 food manufacturers and packers in Downton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Production sites can wash large amounts of fat and oil towards the drain, so traps need emptying to suit the volume. Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Downton. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
Historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (about 4.2 miles west) are part of the area around Downton, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School or anywhere near Downton, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean. Lymington New Forest Hospital, about 3.7 miles north-east, is the nearest hospital to Downton; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times.
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Downton and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Southampton, around 16 miles away.
Grease trap cleaning in SO41 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road and nearby roads. We also cover Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Downton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Arnewood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.