Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in North Charford, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for commercial sites in North Charford and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Drains clogged with fat
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Keep strainers in every sink
The waste we remove leaves with us. There’s no greasy waste left on site when we’re done.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
How we handle grease trap cleaning in North Charford
A grease trap catches fats, oils and grease from the kitchen sinks before they reach the drain. As the waste water cools, the grease floats and stays in the trap, and clean water flows on. Over time, the trap fills up and needs emptying and cleaning. We are often asked to deal with washing-up water that won’t drain away and an overdue grease trap, on inline grease traps, pot wash sinks and kitchen waste pipes.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- North Charford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sewer problems outside the premises
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the grease trap cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to North Charford can be planned properly.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in North Charford
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- What state the system is in
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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Commercial kitchens in North Charford
Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in North Charford. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or anywhere in North Charford, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Salisbury District Hospital (about 5.8 miles north-west), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals.
North Charford is in Hampshire. For grease trap cleaning in and around North Charford, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, including North Charford. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, North Charford among them. We also work in Southampton, around 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SP6. We cover sites on Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road and the roads around them. We also cover Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in North Charford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton. Other landmarks nearby include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What we are called out for in North Charford
Oil tipped down the drain instead of being collected fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Even small amounts add up.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- A kitchen drain that smells
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
Historic houses such as Breamore House (about 2.8 miles west) are part of the area around North Charford, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in North Charford
Can you get to a site in North Charford?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and North Charford is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who inspects food businesses in North Charford?
Food hygiene inspections in North Charford are carried out by New Forest council. Inspection results feed into the food hygiene rating published by the Food Standards Agency.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Grease escapes into the drains when the trap is full. It sets there and narrows the pipes until they block. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Do the sinks have to be out of use during the clean?
Just the sinks that drain into the trap, and only while we work. We plan the visit for a quieter time where we can.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
That depends on the cause. If the trap is full, cleaning it often helps, but blockages further along need a drainage contractor.
Which records should we keep?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.