Surrey · Grease trap cleaning
Reigate grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning for Reigate and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A small trap that fills too quickly
About our grease trap cleaning in Reigate
A neglected grease trap stops doing its job. Further down the pipe, the grease cools and hardens and the result is blocked drains and bad smells. Regular cleaning keeps it working. Typical jobs include an under-sink trap that keeps filling up and a slow-draining kitchen sink, across restaurants and takeaways, inline grease traps and pot wash sinks.
Grease traps fill up with fat and food scraps, and once it’s full, fat passes into the drains. Regular emptying and cleaning stops the smells and blockages that follow.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
Common problems we fix in Reigate
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A kitchen drain that smells
- Sinks that drain slowly
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary Magdalene or anywhere in Reigate, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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 photos.
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What affects the quote in Reigate
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. In Reigate, the visit is planned around your opening hours, parking and access to the system.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- We clean the baffles, inlet and outlet.
- We close it up, check it drains and suggest when it needs cleaning again.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Reigate
The Food Standards Agency lists about 28 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in Reigate and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the kitchen and its drains need the same attention as a restaurant’s. Environmental health officers from Reigate and Banstead council inspect food businesses in Reigate. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
For schools such as Reigate Priory Community Junior School, deep cleans and grease trap work are usually booked for the holidays. For busy kitchens close to Reigate station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Whether your site is in the middle of Reigate or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Reigate is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. Guildford is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: RH2 and RH1. You will find streets such as High Street, London Road and Church Road, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Reigate sits on or near the A25 and A217, which makes travel easy for grease trap cleaning. Other places close to Reigate include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Reigate has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for grease trap cleaning.
What’s near Reigate
Around Reigate, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College, among other places. Reigate has its own railway station: Reigate station. Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
What the work involves, part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
Care home and hospital kitchens need their drains working all the time. Visits are planned between meals.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit and check the seal on the lid.
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Reigate
Do you work in school kitchens around Reigate out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 15 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Reigate. You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Do you work at weekends in Reigate?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Reigate can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
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.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Can you clear our blocked drains as well?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. A blockage deeper in the drains needs a drainage specialist.