Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Earl's Court, Greater London
For grease trap cleaning in Earl's Court, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A routine grease trap service
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Earl's Court
Grease is behind most blocked kitchen drains. Further on, grease can build into fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap holds them back. If you have sinks that drain slowly and a bad smell from the sinks or drains, we can put it right, from inline grease traps, kitchen waste pipes and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
London’s sewers are known for fatbergs, built up from fat, oil and grease washed down drains. Regular grease trap cleaning keeps a kitchen in Earl's Court from adding to the problem.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Expect the work in Earl's Court to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Act on gurgling or smelly drains
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. It may need a drainage specialist to look further.
More cooking means more grease in the trap. Booking cleans more often keeps the drains flowing.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Common questions in Earl's Court
Can you work in school kitchens in Earl's Court during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Earl's Court, the Food Standards Agency lists about 97 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Who inspects food businesses in Earl's Court?
The local authority for Earl's Court is Kensington and Chelsea council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
The right interval depends on your trap and your cooking. Slow or smelly sinks between cleans mean it needs doing more often and we will adjust the schedule.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What types of grease trap do you clean?
We cover under-sink, inline and interceptor units. They’re emptied, cleaned and checked whatever the size.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
An overfull trap stops separating grease. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
How the job changes from site to site
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. With more capacity, they fill more slowly but they still need cleaning.
Grease trap cleaning around Earl's Court
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 1,299 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 136 takeaways in Earl's Court and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. Food hygiene inspections in Earl's Court are the job of Kensington and Chelsea council’s environmental health team. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time. Night work is normal for London kitchens, and the kitchen is handed back ready for the morning.
Hall and church kitchens, near St Cuthbert's or anywhere around Earl's Court, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order. If you serve passing trade near West Brompton station, a grease trap on a regular schedule keeps the drains running through busy weeks. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School or anywhere near Earl's Court, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean.
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Earl's Court, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Earl's Court is one of them.
Work in W14, W8 and SW5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Earl's Court on the A3218 and A3220, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Earl's Court include West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Earl's Court
In Earl's Court, that means kitchens and buildings near Abdus Salam Library, Gwendwr Garden and Courtfield pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Fulham Boys School (under half a mile west) and Collingham College (under half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Earl's Court itself: West Brompton station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
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What happens if it’s left?
Grease that gets past the trap does not disappear. It can build up in the drains and join fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps it where it can be removed. In Earl's Court, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What grease trap cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens