Greater London · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in South Ealing, Greater London
We cover South Ealing for emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A routine grease trap service
- A small trap that fills too quickly
About our grease trap cleaning in South Ealing
No two traps are quite the same. Under-sink traps are compact and need frequent attention and larger traps hold more grease before they fill. We assess the trap and how fast it fills and suggest an interval that suits. The work covers pot wash sinks, kitchen waste pipes and inline grease traps, and people most often call us about an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying and scheduled grease trap emptying.
Fat, oil and grease poured down drains helps form fatbergs, and London’s sewers have made the news for them more than once. A grease trap that’s emptied and cleaned regularly keeps fat out of the drains.
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, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in South Ealing
Hot water and detergent carry grease further than you’d expect. Once it cools, it sets in the pipework or the drain.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- A full, neglected grease trap
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Ealing Hospital (about 1.7 miles west), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
South Ealing kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 443 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 94 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of South Ealing. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. In South Ealing, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ealing council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned. Compact London kitchens collect grease in tight corners, which an overnight deep clean can reach.
For busy kitchens close to Brentford station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing. Half-term is a good time for school kitchens, at schools like Grange Primary School for instance, to have the grease trap emptied and the kitchen deep cleaned.
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of South Ealing or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our London page (9 miles or so).
We cover every part of the W5, W13 and TW8 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
What’s near South Ealing
In South Ealing, that means kitchens and buildings near Lammas Park, Ealing Independent College and Ealing Park Tavern, among other places. Other local landmarks include Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east) and Great Ealing School (under half a mile north). South Ealing’s nearest station is Brentford station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Keep access to the trap clear
We take the grease and solids away. Nothing is left for you to dispose of after the visit.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Before any visit in South Ealing, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
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.
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Questions from South Ealing
Which environmental health team covers South Ealing?
Kitchens in South Ealing are inspected by Ealing council’s environmental health officers. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Can you work in South Ealing outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in South Ealing keeps running as normal. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
A trap clean removes the grease in the trap and that may solve a slow drain caused by the trap. Blockages further down the drain, or damaged pipework, need a drainage contractor.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What’s 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 expects a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
We clean under-sink traps, inline traps and interceptors. Tell us what you have and we will plan around it.
What a clean will not put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Broken pipework below ground
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Sewer problems outside the premises
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
How we price grease trap cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit, and check the lid and seals.
Grease interceptors
Bigger kitchens may have a larger grease interceptor. With more capacity, they fill more slowly, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Why it’s worth doing now in South Ealing
A dirty grease trap smells. Rotting food and grease give off foul odours that can reach the kitchen and beyond. Cleaning it removes the cause. Shared walls, risers and roofs mean a problem at one London site seldom stays put.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London