Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Exton, Hampshire
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Exton. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- A kitchen drain that smells
- An overdue grease trap
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Exton.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
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
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
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How we handle grease trap cleaning in Exton
Grease is behind most blocked kitchen drains. Further on, grease can build into fatbergs in the sewer. A grease trap that is emptied and cleaned regularly keeps them out of the drains. If you are dealing with an interceptor full of grease and solids and sinks that drain slowly, we can help, from pot wash sinks, inline grease traps and kitchen waste pipes onwards.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Exton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Exton
Can you work in school kitchens in Exton during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Exton. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Will you come out to Exton?
Yes. Exton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with pictures of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
That depends on the cause. A full trap is a common cause, and cleaning it can help, but blockages further along need a drainage contractor.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: reports, certificates, pictures and your own cleaning or check logs. A single log for each site works best.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- School and care home kitchens
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit, and check the lid and seals.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Kitchens that fry and wash up all day fill their traps quickly. A shorter cleaning interval normally suits them.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Never pour used oil down the sink
- Don’t rely on hot water to clear grease
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Report slow or smelly sinks early
We take the grease and solids away. Nothing is left for you to dispose of when we’re done.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and saves a call-out for a blocked drain.
What we’re called out for in Exton
In Exton, as everywhere, grease traps are easy to forget. Hidden under a sink or in a floor it’s often left until there’s a problem.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A full, neglected grease trap
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
School kitchens, at schools like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School for example, typically have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Proof of insurance
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Exton
At about 57 miles from central London, Exton sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. In Exton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hinton Ampner House is about 4.2 miles north), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning. Where a church or community hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Exton, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Sites in Exton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Exton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
We work across the SO32 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Exton, we cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Exton
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Shoe Inn, among other places. The countryside around Exton includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
If you need grease trap cleaning in Exton, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Exton
Pests are drawn to grease and food waste. A clean trap is less of an attraction, alongside good kitchen hygiene. With notice, the visit to Exton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.