Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Firgo, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Firgo. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- A routine grease trap service
- A full, neglected grease trap
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Firgo.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Grease trap cleaning in Firgo, done properly
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. We empty the built-up grease and food solids, clean the inside and the baffles, and check the trap is working properly. If you’re dealing with a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease and a regular cleaning plan for the grease trap, we can put it right, from inline grease traps, school and care home kitchens and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
Work in a small place like Firgo starts with agreeing a date and access.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
You will get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Firgo questions
Can the work in Firgo be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which environmental health team covers Firgo?
The local authority for Firgo is Basingstoke and Deane 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.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What grease trap cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Firgo
Firgo is about 58 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Kitchens in Firgo get their food hygiene inspections from Basingstoke and Deane 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.
Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Firgo, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order. School kitchens, at schools like Testbourne Community School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Sites in Firgo get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Firgo is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for grease trap cleaning. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 20 miles from Firgo.
Work in RG28 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Firgo: Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Near you in Firgo
The closest station to Firgo is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
- Hot water only moves grease further down
You will get our view on how often the trap needs cleaning. That depends on how quickly it filled and how much the kitchen cooks.
Grease that gets past the trap sets in the drains. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear so prevention is the easier route.
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit and check the seal on the lid.
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. With more capacity, they fill more slowly, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Why deal with it now?
A smelly, overflowing trap attracts pests. Keeping the trap clean removes something they’re looking for, alongside good kitchen hygiene. Planning a trip to Firgo ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Firgo
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London