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Grease Trap Cleaning in Erriottwood
Grease trap cleaning across Erriottwood and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A kitchen drain that smells
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Erriottwood
We clean grease traps for kitchens in Erriottwood, from small under-sink units to inline traps and interceptors. We come when the sinks are not needed, so the kitchen keeps running. If you have washing-up water that won’t drain away and foul odours from the grease trap, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Erriottwood (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Mention any increase in cooking
Keep used oil out of the drains, and the trap will stay cleaner for longer. It makes a real difference.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
When it’s something else
Grease trap cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Erriottwood.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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Erriottwood: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Erriottwood?
That’s Swale council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Erriottwood. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Will you come out to Erriottwood?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Erriottwood included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Do the sinks have to be out of use during the clean?
The sinks that drain into the trap can’t be used while it’s open. That is why we time visits around service so the kitchen is not held up.
What affects the quote in Erriottwood
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- The times the site is available
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Do you need grease trap cleaning in Erriottwood?
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected overloads the trap fast. Small amounts soon build up.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
If you run a kitchen in an older building near Erriottwood, such as a historic house like Belmont House and Gardens (about 3.4 miles south-east), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why deal with it now?
Some kitchens try to fix slow drains with hot water or drain cleaners. That only moves the grease further down the pipe, where it sets again. The lasting fix starts with the trap. A planned visit to Erriottwood is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Erriottwood businesses choose us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Commercial kitchens in Erriottwood
In Erriottwood, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time. About 40 miles out from central London, Erriottwood is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Erriottwood, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Erriottwood and the rest of Kent. Erriottwood is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for grease trap cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the ME9 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Erriottwood
In Erriottwood, that means kitchens and buildings near Black Lion Public House and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. Erriottwood’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
How the job changes from site to site
Baffles and outlets
Baffles inside the trap slow the water so grease can separate. They gather grease and debris so they’re cleaned every time.
Grease interceptors
Interceptors take longer to clean and we allow for that.