Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Mitcham, Greater London
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for Mitcham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- Gurgling from the sink waste
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
A blocked drain in a busy kitchen can stop service. Regular trap cleaning helps prevent it.
Grease interceptors
Interceptors separate grease the same way, on a larger scale. Cooling water lets grease rise and solids settle.
Grease trap cleaning in Mitcham
Think of the grease trap as a filter for the kitchen’s drains. When it’s looked after, you hardly know it’s there, but neglected, it causes blockages and smells. Routine cleaning keeps it in good working order. If you have a grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time and foul odours from the grease trap, we can put it right.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are compact and run long hours, and grease builds up behind and under equipment, on walls and ceilings, and in the drains. In Mitcham, deep cleans and grease trap work are usually done overnight.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Mitcham
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
The process
We turn up 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 first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Mitcham.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What happens if it’s left?
Once the trap is full, grease heads for the drain. It hardens on the pipe walls until water cannot get through. Cleaning the trap regularly is far easier than clearing a blocked drain. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- In business since 2009
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Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
- Act on gurgling or smelly drains
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
Once the trap is cleaned and refitted, the sinks can be used straight away. We run water through to check it drains before we leave.
More cooking means more grease in the trap. Shortening the cleaning interval now keeps the drains flowing.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Mitcham: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Mitcham?
Kitchens in Mitcham are inspected by Merton council’s environmental health officers. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Can the work in Mitcham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Mitcham needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. Blockages further down the drain, or damaged pipework, need a drainage contractor.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
Every trap is different, so we price each one individually. You get a fixed quote, typically within one working day.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
An overfull trap lets grease into the drains. It sets there and narrows the pipes until they block. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Towns and villages near Mitcham
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What grease trap cleaning looks like in Mitcham
Food Standards Agency records include about 11 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Mitcham. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Kitchens in Mitcham get their food hygiene inspections from Merton council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record. Night work is normal for London kitchens, and the kitchen is handed back ready for the morning.
Where a church or community hall near St. Mark's Church, or anywhere in Mitcham, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event. A summer deep clean suits schools such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. If you run a kitchen near Mitcham Eastfields station with long trading hours, grease builds up faster behind equipment and in the trap.
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Mitcham, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Mitcham among them. There’s also a page for London, about 7 miles away.
Every address in CR4, SW16 and SM4 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Near you in Mitcham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Archbishop Lanfranc School, St Mark's Church of England Academy and The White Lion of Mortimer pub. The nearest railway station is Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.