Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Otterbourne grease trap cleaning
For emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Otterbourne, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Otterbourne
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out and the chambers and baffles cleaned and the trap checked before we leave. We are often asked to deal with an overdue grease trap and an interceptor full of grease and solids, on inline grease traps, kitchen waste pipes and school and care home kitchens.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, and fat getting past a grease trap can cause real trouble there.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Otterbourne (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Otterbourne
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Otterbourne
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
What staff can safely do
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. That’s our job.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Otterbourne kitchens: local notes
The Food Standards Agency lists about 6 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in Otterbourne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they run a kitchen, it needs the same deep cleaning and grease trap care as any restaurant. Kitchens in Otterbourne get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Hampshire County Hospital about 3.7 miles north, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Matthew or anywhere around Otterbourne, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order. School kitchens, at schools like Otterbourne Church of England Primary School for example, typically have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Otterbourne to the outskirts, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Otterbourne is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. Whether your site is on Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Otterbourne: South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Otterbourne
Around Otterbourne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Thornden School, The White Horse Public House and Thornden School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Otterbourne include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
Leave it or put it right?
In Otterbourne, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. A blocked drain is an emergency, often at a busy time. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Otterbourne
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.
Grease interceptors
An interceptor works on the same principle as a smaller trap. Cooling water lets grease rise and solids settle.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Somewhere like Otterbourne, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We agree a time when the sinks aren’t needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
If you need grease trap cleaning in Otterbourne, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Otterbourne
Do you work in school kitchens around Otterbourne out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Otterbourne. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can the work in Otterbourne be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Otterbourne can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. The result is slow drains, foul odours and eventually a blockage.
Is Otterbourne in your area?
Yes. We work in Otterbourne and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How regularly does a grease trap need emptying?
It depends on the size of the trap and how busy the kitchen is. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one and the busier the kitchen, the faster it fills. We will recommend a schedule once we have seen it.