Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Maidstone
We cover Maidstone for grease trap cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- An overdue grease trap
Grease trap cleaning in Maidstone
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out, clean the inside and the baffles and the trap checked before we leave. The work covers inline grease traps, pot wash sinks and under-sink grease traps, and the jobs we see most are a full, neglected grease trap and washing-up water that won’t drain away.
Food businesses in Maidstone are inspected by council environmental health officers, and the state of walls, floors, ceilings and equipment is part of the inspection. Records of deep cleans help show the kitchen is kept in order.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Do not store things on top of the trap
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we’ve finished. We run water through to check it drains before we go.
Grease that gets past the trap sets in the drains. Clearing it then is a bigger job so prevention is the easier route.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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. Larger sites in Maidstone can be done in phases, out of hours, so part of the building keeps working.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
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When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- Broken pipework below ground
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Maidstone
If a trap isn’t emptied, grease passes straight through. It then builds up in the drains and on towards the sewer, where it can form blockages.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- An overdue grease trap
If you serve passing trade near Maidstone West station, a grease trap on a regular schedule keeps the drains running through busy weeks.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How VAT is shown on the quote
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.
Grease interceptors
Interceptors take longer to clean and we plan the visit accordingly.
Commercial kitchens in Maidstone
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 160 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 66 takeaways across Maidstone and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. In Maidstone, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Maidstone council. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
For schools such as South Borough Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays. Hall kitchens near St Philip's Church or elsewhere in Maidstone may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Maidstone or further out, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Maidstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for grease trap cleaning.
We cover every part of ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill and the roads around them. With the A20 and A26 close by, Maidstone is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Maidstone has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for grease trap cleaning.
Near you in Maidstone
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School. Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Questions from Maidstone
Can you work in Maidstone outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Maidstone?
Kitchens in Maidstone are inspected by Maidstone council’s environmental health officers. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Is Maidstone in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Maidstone.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How we price grease trap cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.