Southampton · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Southampton
One call covers grease trap cleaning in Southampton: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
Grease trap cleaning in Southampton, 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 check the trap is working properly. If you’re dealing with drains that gurgle and bubble and a routine grease trap service, we can put it right.
In a place as big as Southampton, busy kitchens turn out a lot of food, and the daily clean can’t get everywhere: behind equipment, under units, on high surfaces and in the drains. That is what a deep clean is for.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Southampton (SO19, SO16, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Southampton. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What staff can safely do
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 is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Why deal with it now?
In Southampton, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. Waiting for a blockage turns it into an urgent problem, often at a busy time. We can set up 3, 6 or 12-monthly visits so nothing on a site in Southampton gets missed.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
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What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- Broken pipework below ground
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Southampton
A full trap cannot hold any more grease. It goes on into the drain and the sewer beyond, where it can form blockages.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A routine grease trap service
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
For schools such as Bevois Town Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are typically booked for the holidays.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Towns and villages near Southampton
Also in Southampton
Commercial kitchens in Southampton
Food Standards Agency records list about 373 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 140 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Southampton. Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. Environmental health officers from Southampton council inspect food businesses in Southampton. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Saint Mary's or anywhere in Southampton, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. For a café close to St Denys station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush.
Southampton is in England. Whatever kind of site you run in Southampton, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 40 places across Southampton, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SO19, SO16, SO15 and SO18. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on London Road, Marshall Square and Grosvenor Square and nearby roads. Being close to the A27 and A33, Southampton is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. We also cover the places around Southampton: Inner Avenue (1 mile west), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north) and Northam (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Hounsdown (5 miles west), Nursling (4 miles north-west) and Hillyfields (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Southampton
In Southampton, that means kitchens and buildings near Rockstone Place Park, The Hobbit pub and St Mary's Independent School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the grease trap cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. If a facilities team or managing agent looks after your building in Southampton, we can arrange access with them directly.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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How we price grease trap cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Common questions in Southampton
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Southampton?
Food hygiene inspections in Southampton are carried out by Southampton council. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Do you work at weekends in Southampton?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Southampton can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
Is Southampton in your area?
Yes. We work in Southampton, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Each report and certificate we give you, kept together in your maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.