Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Platt grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Platt from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Platt, done properly
A grease trap is the kitchen drain’s first line of protection. Kept clean, it does its job quietly but left too long, it causes trouble. A regular clean keeps it healthy. If you have an overdue grease trap and a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease, we can help, from school and care home kitchens, kitchen waste pipes and inline grease traps onwards.
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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Platt (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. The timing of a visit to Platt is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Get food waste into the bin, not the sink
- Keep strainers in every sink
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Mention any increase in cooking
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. It may need a drainage specialist to look further.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Platt
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 11 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Platt, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Food hygiene inspections in Platt are the job of Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health team. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Sevenoaks Hospital, about 5.7 miles west, is the nearest hospital to Platt; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times. For schools such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays. If you run a kitchen near Borough Green & Wrotham station with long trading hours, grease builds up faster behind equipment and in the trap.
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For grease trap cleaning in and around Platt, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Platt. Platt is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of TN15 for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common and nearby roads. Other places close to Platt include Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Platt
Around Platt, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Wrotham School, The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School, among other places. The closest station to Platt is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile south-east).
What affects the quote in Platt
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
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 the price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
For grease trap cleaning in Platt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Towns and villages near Platt
What else we do in Platt
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Platt
Grease that leaves the kitchen ends up somewhere. It adds to blockages further down the drains and sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps it where it can be removed. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Platt questions
Do you cover smaller places like Platt?
Yes. Platt is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you clean school kitchens in Platt in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 9 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Platt, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What types of grease trap do you clean?
Under-sink and inline grease traps, and larger interceptors. They’re emptied, cleaned and checked whatever the size.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one, and busy kitchens fill them faster still. We will suggest an interval after the first clean.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
Grease escapes into the drains when the trap is full. There it hardens on the pipe walls and causes blockages. Regular cleaning prevents it.
Part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens with fixed mealtimes build up grease more predictably. A regular interval suits them well.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink units are easy to forget. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.