Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Kippington grease trap cleaning
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for commercial sites in Kippington and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- Drains clogged with fat
About our grease trap cleaning in Kippington
Fats, oils and grease are the main cause of blocked kitchen drains. Further on, grease can build into fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps them out of the drains. The work covers inline grease traps, school and care home kitchens and under-sink grease traps, and common reasons people get in touch are scheduled grease trap emptying and an interceptor full of grease and solids.
Around a place like Kippington, deep clean work tends to mean pubs, cafés and school or care home kitchens. A smaller kitchen still builds up grease where everyday cleaning does not reach.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- 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 before they reach the trap.
A trap that is left too long stops catching grease. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and saves a call-out for a blocked drain.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
Questions from Kippington
Do you work overnight in Kippington?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Kippington doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Kippington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
No two traps are quite the same, so we price each one individually. You get a fixed quote, normally within one working day.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
The fat, oil, grease and solids we remove go with us. None of it goes back into the drains, of course.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What affects the quote in Kippington
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
For grease trap cleaning in Kippington, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem 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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Towns and villages near Kippington
What else we do in Kippington
Kippington kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 9 pubs, bars and clubs in Kippington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. In Kippington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Sevenoaks Hospital about 1.4 miles north-east, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. School kitchens, at schools like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Kippington or further out, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Work in TN13, TN14 and TN15 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Kippington
Typical jobs here are in premises near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we are called out for in Kippington
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. When it cools, the grease hardens, often in the trap or the pipe beyond.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An overdue grease trap
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Drains clogged with fat
- A routine grease trap service
For a café close to Sevenoaks station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What paperwork you get at the end
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. In a place like Kippington, we fit the visit around your hours.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.