Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in High Cross, Hampshire
We cover High Cross for emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
When to call us in High Cross
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Small amounts soon build up.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- Drains clogged with fat
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Peter or anywhere around High Cross, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in High Cross
Smells from the sink, gurgling drains or slow drainage all point to the grease trap. We find the trap, empty it and clean it, then check the water flows properly. Typical jobs include a kitchen drain that smells and a larger grease trap that needs emptying, across kitchen waste pipes, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways.
Somewhere as small as High Cross, the kitchens that need a deep clean are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- High Cross (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to High Cross
Also in High Cross
What grease trap cleaning can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in High Cross
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
Why deal with it now?
In High Cross, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. Waiting for a blockage turns it into an urgent problem, often at a busy time. It’s simpler to plan the work at High Cross now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
What we do, step by step
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 a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in High Cross before we set off.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. 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 any work starts.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
We empty and clean under-sink traps without disrupting the rest of the kitchen, and check the lid and seals.
Baffles and outlets
We check the inlet, outlet and baffles at each clean so the trap works as it should.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
- Act on gurgling or smelly drains
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids so less solid waste gets through.
Fat that escapes the trap hardens in the pipework. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear, so it’s far better to keep the trap clean.
What grease trap cleaning looks like in High Cross
Kitchens in High Cross get their food hygiene inspections from East Hampshire council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day. About 50 miles out from central London, High Cross is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near High Cross (the nearest hospital is Petersfield Community Hospital, about 2.7 miles south-east), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service. School kitchens, at schools like Froxfield Church of England Primary School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in High Cross and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and High Cross is one of them. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 16 miles from High Cross.
All of GU32 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Around High Cross
For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Common questions in High Cross
Do you cover smaller places like High Cross?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and High Cross is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in High Cross?
The local authority for High Cross is East Hampshire 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.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
While the trap is being cleaned, nothing can drain into it. That is why we time visits around service so the kitchen isn’t held up.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
We clean the trap, not the drain network. Where the problem is further down the drain, we will say so and suggest a drainage contractor.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.