Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Dunbridge
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Dunbridge. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Dunbridge
A grease trap is the kitchen drain’s first line of protection. When it’s looked after, you hardly know it’s there but left too long, it causes trouble. A regular clean keeps it healthy. If you have sinks that drain slowly and an interceptor full of grease and solids, we can help, from kitchen waste pipes, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Dunbridge
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
Places near Dunbridge
Other services in Dunbridge
Why it’s worth doing now in Dunbridge
Smells from a neglected trap are hard to ignore. Rotting food and grease give off foul odours and the smell carries. Cleaning it removes the cause. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Dunbridge is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A fixed price before any work starts
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap, and we clear up before we go. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Dunbridge, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- We put it back together, 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
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
Between cleans, keep food scraps out of the sink. Use strainers in the sink plugholes before they reach the trap.
A trap that is left too long stops catching grease. Regular emptying keeps it working and avoids a blockage.
Grease trap cleaning around Dunbridge
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Dunbridge. Where they run a kitchen, it needs the same deep cleaning and grease trap care as any restaurant. Food hygiene inspections in Dunbridge are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. 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.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Andrew or anywhere in Dunbridge, 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; Romsey Community Hospital, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Dunbridge. For a café close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For grease trap cleaning in and around Dunbridge, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Dunbridge included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Dunbridge is one of them. We also work in Southampton, around 10 miles away.
We cover every part of SO51 for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Other places close to Dunbridge include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Dunbridge
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. Dunbridge has its own railway station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. They fill quickly, so they need frequent emptying.
Grease interceptors
Bigger kitchens may have a larger grease interceptor. They hold more grease and solids but they still need cleaning.
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Common questions in Dunbridge
Do you work in villages like Dunbridge?
Yes. Dunbridge is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Dunbridge after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Dunbridge keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
Our service covers the grease trap itself. Where the problem is further down the drain, we’ll say so and suggest a drainage contractor.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
The right interval depends on your trap and your cooking. Slow or smelly sinks between cleans mean it needs doing more often, and we can shorten it.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
We take the grease and solids away with us. Nothing greasy is left on site when we go.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
As a guide, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Bigger or overdue traps need more time, and we will tell you in advance.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.