Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Rake grease trap cleaning
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Rake, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
Why act early in Rake
Some kitchens try to fix slow drains with hot water or drain cleaners. That only moves the grease further down the pipe to set somewhere harder to reach. The lasting fix starts with the trap. In a place like Rake, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Grease trap cleaning in Rake, done properly
Once a trap is full, grease passes straight through. Fat sets in the pipes downstream, leading to slow drains, blockages and smells. A trap that is cleaned regularly keeps grease where it belongs. The work covers kitchen waste pipes, under-sink grease traps and inline grease traps, and the jobs we see most are gurgling from the sink waste and an under-sink trap that keeps filling up.
Somewhere as small as Rake, the kitchens that need a deep clean are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are 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
- Rake (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Somewhere as small as Rake, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Grease trap cleaning in Rake: local notes
Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Rake. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order. Rake, about 45 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Chase Community Hospital, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest hospital to Rake. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Rake CofE Primary School or anywhere near Rake, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Rake and the rest of Hampshire. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 19 miles from Rake.
We cover every part of GU33 for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Rake
In Rake, that means kitchens and buildings near The Sun Inn. Rake’s nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
- Mention any increase in cooking
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids so less solid waste gets through.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Acting at this stage typically prevents a blockage later.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something 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 give you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Under-sink grease traps
An under-sink trap is out of sight. When they fill, the sink slows and starts to smell.
Grease interceptors
An interceptor works on the same principle as a smaller trap. Cooling water lets grease rise and solids settle.
Common questions in Rake
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Rake?
That’s Chichester council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Rake. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Can you get to a site in Rake?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Rake is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
Each trap is a little different, but a clean generally takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. You will know before the visit.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
Just the sinks that drain into the trap, and only while we work. We plan the visit for a quieter time wherever possible.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Do you need grease trap cleaning in Rake?
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Small amounts soon build up.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A full, neglected grease trap
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Rake Mission Church or elsewhere in Rake, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they carry
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.