Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Sheldwich
Need grease trap cleaning in Sheldwich? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Drains clogged with fat
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
Grease trap cleaning in Sheldwich, done properly
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. We empty the built-up grease and food solids, clean the inside and the baffles and the trap checked before we leave. We are often asked to deal with gurgling from the sink waste and sinks that drain slowly, on pot wash sinks, inline grease traps and under-sink grease traps.
Work in a small place like Sheldwich starts with agreeing a date and access, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens that serve set mealtimes fill their traps more steadily. Planned cleaning fits their routine.
Baffles and outlets
Baffles inside the trap slow the water so grease can separate. They gather grease and debris so they’re cleaned every time.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease that leaves the kitchen ends up somewhere. It can build up in the drains and join fatbergs in the sewer. Keeping it in the trap, and emptying the trap, is the responsible thing to do. In a small place like Sheldwich, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Every job surveyed first
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Nearby places to Sheldwich
What else we do in Sheldwich
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
FAQs for Sheldwich
Can the work in Sheldwich be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Sheldwich needn’t be disturbed. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is Sheldwich within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sheldwich included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
As a guide, it takes less than an hour for many under-sink units. A large or very full trap takes longer, and we’ll tell you in advance.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. If you are not sure what you have, send us a photo and we’ll confirm.
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
It varies. The interval depends on how quickly your trap fills, then suggest a schedule.
Grease trap cleaning in Sheldwich: local notes
In Sheldwich, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. 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 45 miles out from central London, Sheldwich 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 kitchen in an older building near Sheldwich, such as a historic house like Belmont House and Gardens (about 1.6 miles west), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important. Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St James or anywhere around Sheldwich, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order. School kitchens, at schools like Sheldwich Primary School for example, normally have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Sheldwich or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out grease trap cleaning in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Around Sheldwich
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Abbey School. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. Visits to a village like Sheldwich are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- A visit is booked around your service.
- The trap is opened up and checked.
- Built-up grease and food waste are taken out.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease trap cleaning will not do:
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Broken pipework below ground
- A grease trap that is too small for the kitchen
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Sheldwich
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.