Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Oliver's Battery
Grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Oliver's Battery. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A routine grease trap service
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A full, neglected grease trap
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Oliver's Battery
In Oliver's Battery, we time grease trap visits so the sinks are not needed. We empty, clean and check the trap and remove the waste. It can be booked on its own or alongside other kitchen work. Typical jobs include scheduled grease trap emptying and a bad smell from the sinks or drains, on pot wash sinks, restaurants and takeaways and school and care home kitchens.
In a village or hamlet like Oliver's Battery, commercial kitchens are few, perhaps a pub, a school or a care home. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Oliver's Battery (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Oliver's Battery run smoothly.
- 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.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
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How we price grease trap cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition we find in the survey
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need grease trap cleaning in Oliver's Battery, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
An under-sink trap is out of sight. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.
Baffles and outlets
Clean water leaves through the outlet. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Oliver's Battery
Food waste slips past sink strainers or gets rinsed down. Solids settle at the bottom of the trap and takes up space.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Olivers Battery Primary School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether VAT is included
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Keep access to the trap clear
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.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
Grease trap cleaning in Oliver's Battery: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 16 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Oliver's Battery. Fat from washing up sets hard in pipes, and kitchens like these produce plenty of it. Kitchens in Oliver's Battery get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Hampshire County Hospital about 1.5 miles north-east, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. Hall and church kitchens, near Saint Mark's or anywhere around Oliver's Battery, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Oliver's Battery, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SO22. Whether your site is on Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or a nearby road, we can help. Oliver's Battery sits on or near the A3090, so getting to you is simple for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Oliver's Battery include Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
What’s near Oliver's Battery
Around Oliver's Battery, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St. Cross Park and Kings' School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Oliver's Battery includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
Multi-site and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Oliver's Battery: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Oliver's Battery?
Yes, Oliver's Battery is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can school kitchens in Oliver's Battery be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 11 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Oliver's Battery. You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Do you take the waste away?
We take it away. There’s nothing left for your team to deal with once the clean is done.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
While we work, those sinks are out of use. The clean takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap, and we time it to suit you.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with photos, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.