Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Monxton, Hampshire
Grease trap cleaning for commercial sites in Monxton and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- Gurgling from the sink waste
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Monxton.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- The chambers and baffles are cleaned.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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About our grease trap cleaning in Monxton
We clean grease traps for kitchens in Monxton, from small under-sink units to inline traps and interceptors. Visits are booked around your service, so the kitchen keeps running. We are often asked to deal with drains that gurgle and bubble and scheduled grease trap emptying, across school and care home kitchens, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways.
Work in a small place like Monxton starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Monxton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens with lots of washing-up fill traps fast. They often need the most frequent cleaning.
Under-sink grease traps
We empty and clean under-sink traps without disrupting the rest of the kitchen and check the seal on the lid.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Monxton
In Monxton, as everywhere, grease traps are easy to forget. Hidden under a sink or in a floor it’s often left until there’s a problem.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Hall kitchens near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Monxton may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Questions from Monxton
Which council inspects kitchens in Monxton?
Food hygiene inspections in Monxton are carried out by Test Valley council. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Can the work in Monxton be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Do you work in Monxton?
Yes. Our technicians work in Monxton, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Which grease traps does the service cover?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. If you’re not sure what you have, send us a photo when you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What affects the quote in Monxton
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
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.
Commercial kitchens in Monxton
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Monxton. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Food hygiene inspections in Monxton are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Amport Church of England Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest hospital to Monxton.
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Monxton and the rest of Hampshire. Monxton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. Southampton is in our area too, about 21 miles from Monxton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Monxton include Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Monxton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Black Swan Public House and John Hanson Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Don’t wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Never pour used oil down the sink
Keep used oil out of the drains and the trap won’t fill as quickly. It makes a real difference.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. We agree the timing with you.