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Grease trap cleaning in Portswood, Southampton
Grease trap cleaning in Portswood from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Portswood
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Grease trap cleaning in Portswood, done properly
No two traps are quite the same. Under-sink traps are compact and need frequent attention, while inline traps and interceptors hold more. We assess the trap and how fast it fills and suggest an interval that suits. If you have a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease and an interceptor full of grease and solids, we can help.
For a kitchen near Portswood, deep cleans are booked around opening hours, often on a closed day, and the journey is planned ahead.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Also near Portswood
Also in Portswood
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. That may need a drainage contractor to look further.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
Common problems we fix in Portswood
Food waste slips past sink strainers or gets rinsed down. It settles in the trap as solids and takes up space.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Drains clogged with fat
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A routine grease trap service
Hall and church kitchens, near Highfield Church or anywhere around Portswood, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. For a place like Portswood, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. They hold more grease and solids, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Questions from Portswood
Is Portswood within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Portswood included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you work in school kitchens in Portswood during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Portswood, the Food Standards Agency lists about 43 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Which grease traps does the service cover?
We cover under-sink, inline and interceptor units. Each one is emptied, cleaned and checked whatever the size.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
The sinks that drain into the trap can’t be used while it’s open. We book the visit around your service so the kitchen isn’t held up.
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, and that’s where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Grease trap cleaning around Portswood
Food Standards Agency data counts about 225 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 117 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Portswood. Fat from washing up sets hard in pipes, and kitchens like these produce plenty of it. Environmental health officers from Southampton council inspect food businesses in Portswood. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
Royal South Hants Hospital, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest hospital to Portswood; healthcare kitchens cannot stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times. For busy kitchens close to St Denys station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing.
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Sites in Portswood get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Southampton coverage runs to 40 places, Portswood among them.
Grease trap cleaning in SO17, SO14 and SO18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Portswood is on the A335 and A3035, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Portswood: St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Portswood
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Anne's Catholic School, St Mary's Independent School and South Western Arms. Portswood has its own railway station: St Denys station. Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.