Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Merton, Greater London
Grease trap cleaning for Merton, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Gurgling from the sink waste
About our grease trap cleaning in Merton
No two traps are quite the same. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly, while inline traps and interceptors hold more. We assess the trap and how fast it fills before suggesting how often it needs cleaning. The work covers school and care home kitchens, inline grease traps and restaurants and takeaways, and common reasons people get in touch are an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying and a bad smell from the sinks or drains.
Fat, oil and grease poured down drains helps form fatbergs, and London’s sewers have made the news for them more than once. Regular grease trap cleaning keeps a kitchen in Merton from adding to the problem.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Merton
A smelly, overflowing trap attracts pests. Keeping the trap clean removes something they’re looking for, alongside good kitchen hygiene. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Merton businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Blockages further down the drainage network
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
What happens on the day
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the grease trap cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. If your building in Merton has sign-in rules, permits or key holders, mention them when you book.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Keep strainers in every sink
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we’ll tell you. That may need a drainage contractor to investigate.
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.
When to call us in Merton
A busy kitchen in Merton, or anywhere else, fills its grease trap faster. A trap that suited a quieter kitchen can struggle when cooking increases.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A kitchen drain that smells
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A routine grease trap service
- Gurgling from the sink waste
Hall kitchens near St John The Divine or elsewhere in Merton may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a survey comes first
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Questions from Merton
Is parking a problem for work in Merton?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Merton, and about any building rules on loading. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Can school kitchens in Merton be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 39 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Merton. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one, and busy kitchens fill them faster still. We’ll recommend a schedule once we have seen it.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Which records should we keep?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How the job changes from site to site
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. When they fill, the sink slows and starts to smell.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps may be under a floor panel or in a cupboard. We check how to reach it before the visit.
Commercial kitchens in Merton
Food Standards Agency records list about 352 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 68 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Merton. Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. In Merton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Merton council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned. Fat from London kitchens contributes to sewer blockages, which is why grease traps need emptying on a schedule.
If you run a café or takeaway near Haydons Road station, a deep clean overnight means the kitchen opens as normal next morning. A summer deep clean suits schools such as Merton Abbey Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Across the SW19 area, we cover grease trap cleaning for commercial sites. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Merton among them. London is in our area too, around 7 miles away.
Work in SW19 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Merton sits on or near the A24, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Merton, we cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Merton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Nelson Arms, Wimbledon School of Art and Wandle Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (2.8 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.