Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Hammersmith, Greater London
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hammersmith. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
How we price grease trap cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Grease trap cleaning in Hammersmith, done properly
A grease trap catches fats, oils and grease from the kitchen sinks before they reach the drain. Cooling water lets the grease rise and separate, and clean water flows on. Over time, the trap fills up and has to be emptied and cleaned. If you have an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning and an under-sink trap that keeps filling up, we can help.
Every food business in London is inspected by its local council’s environmental health officers, and walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of the picture. A deep clean ahead of an inspection, or after one, is a common reason kitchens in Hammersmith get in touch.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Commercial kitchens in Hammersmith
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 954 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 166 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Hammersmith. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. Environmental health officers from Hammersmith and Fulham council inspect food businesses in Hammersmith. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. 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.
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Hammersmith (the nearest hospital is West London Hospital, about less than half a mile south-east), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service. Hall kitchens near Church of the Holy Innocents or elsewhere in Hammersmith may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the W6 postcode area, we cover grease trap cleaning for commercial sites. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Hammersmith is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 6 miles from Hammersmith.
Every address in W6, W14, W12 and W4 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square and the roads around them. Other places close to Hammersmith include Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammersmith
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Duke of Hammersmith pub, Brook Green and Polish Library POSK in London and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are West London Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Also near Hammersmith
Also in Hammersmith
Why deal with it now?
Once the trap is full, grease heads for the drain. There it sets and narrows the pipe until water cannot get through. Cleaning the trap regularly is far easier than clearing a blocked drain. Planning ahead in Hammersmith lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Hammersmith
In Hammersmith, as everywhere, grease traps are easy to forget. Tucked away under the sink or below the floor it’s often left until there’s a problem.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- A routine grease trap service
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Corona Theatre School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What insurance they carry
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Act on gurgling or smelly drains
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
We will suggest when the trap should be cleaned again. It’s based on how full it was and how much the kitchen cooks.
More cooking means more grease in the trap. Booking cleans more often keeps the drains flowing.
Common questions in Hammersmith
Can you come to Hammersmith after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who inspects food businesses in Hammersmith?
Food hygiene inspections in Hammersmith are carried out by Hammersmith and Fulham council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Do you work in Hammersmith?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Hammersmith.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can you give me a price for grease trap cleaning?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Tell us about the trap and we’ll come back with a fixed price.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. In a London area like Hammersmith, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
If you need grease trap cleaning in Hammersmith, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.