Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Shadoxhurst
Looking for grease trap cleaning in Shadoxhurst? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
A blocked drain in a busy kitchen can stop service. Regular trap cleaning helps prevent it.
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Shadoxhurst
Grease traps sit between the sinks and the drain, holding back fats, oils and grease. As the waste water cools, the grease floats and stays in the trap, and clean water flows on. Eventually it fills and needs emptying and cleaning. The work covers restaurants and takeaways, inline grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and the jobs we see most are a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease and an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
How we price grease trap cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What happens if it’s left?
A blocked drain can stop a kitchen in its tracks. Sinks won’t empty, and dirty water can back up. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk. With notice, the visit to Shadoxhurst can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Common questions in Shadoxhurst
Who inspects food businesses in Shadoxhurst?
The local authority for Shadoxhurst is Ashford council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Do you work at weekends in Shadoxhurst?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Shadoxhurst keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you take the waste away?
It’s removed from site when we leave. Your staff do not have to handle it after we have finished.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Trap size, type, condition and access all affect the price. Tell us about the trap and we will come back with a fixed price.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Shadoxhurst knowing what to expect.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, 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.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What grease trap cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Collapsed or damaged drains, which need a drainage contractor
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Sewer problems outside the premises
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
Grease trap cleaning in Shadoxhurst: local notes
Food hygiene inspections in Shadoxhurst are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record. About 48 miles out from central London, Shadoxhurst is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Shadoxhurst (the nearest hospital is William Harvey Hospital, about 4.8 miles north-east), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service. If you cater for weddings or events at a historic house in the area (Godinton House is about 3.7 miles north), deep cleans can be fitted between bookings. Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Shadoxhurst, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Shadoxhurst, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).
Every address in TN26 is covered for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road, all of which we cover for grease trap cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shadoxhurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Stone Wood. Shadoxhurst’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.