Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Southwick, Hampshire
Specialist grease trap cleaning for Southwick: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
Grease trap cleaning in Southwick
Kitchens in Southwick use us for grease trap cleaning, from small under-sink units to inline traps and interceptors. Visits are booked around your service so washing up isn’t interrupted. Common call-outs are for scheduled grease trap emptying and washing-up water that won’t drain away, on inline grease traps, pot wash sinks and under-sink grease traps.
In a village or hamlet like Southwick, commercial kitchens are few, perhaps a pub, a school or a care home. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Southwick, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Also in Southwick
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Southwick kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Southwick. Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. In Southwick, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Alexandra Hospital (about 2.5 miles south-east), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals. Where a church or community hall near Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, or anywhere in Southwick, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event. A summer deep clean suits schools such as King Richard School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Southwick, we can take on grease trap cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
All of PO17 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Southwick
Around Southwick, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Red Lion Inn. For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Southwick includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Why it’s worth doing now in Southwick
A dirty grease trap smells. Decomposing waste in the trap smells bad and the smell carries. Cleaning it removes the cause. It’s simpler to plan the work at Southwick now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We are fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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.
How the job changes from site to site
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. That means more grease, so regular cleaning matters.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Visits are booked when the sinks aren’t in use so you don’t lose trade.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we will tell you. That may need a drainage contractor to investigate.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
Questions from Southwick
Do you work at weekends in Southwick?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Southwick doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Which environmental health team covers Southwick?
In Southwick, it’s Winchester City council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Send us details or a photo and we will send you a fixed quote.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on what we found and how the system is used.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Typically not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Is Southwick in your area?
Yes. We work in Southwick and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What affects the quote in Southwick
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- A few general shots of the system
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.