Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Southwood, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Southwood, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Southwood
Fats, oils and grease are the main cause of blocked kitchen drains. Further on, grease can build into fatbergs in the sewer. A grease trap that is emptied and cleaned regularly keeps them out of the drains. The work covers restaurants and takeaways, inline grease traps and kitchen waste pipes, and people most often call us about an inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning and drains clogged with fat.
In a smaller place like Southwood, commercial kitchens are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen. A smaller kitchen still builds up grease where everyday cleaning doesn’t reach.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Southwood (GU14, GU51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A blocked drain can stop a kitchen in its tracks. Sinks will not empty and waste water can come back up. Cleaning the grease trap on time helps prevent it. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- A written report with photos after every visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
- Don’t store things on top of the trap
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
Between cleans, keep food scraps out of the sink. Sink strainers help catch solids so less solid waste gets through.
If the sinks are slow or smelly, the trap may be full. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage later.
Honest limits
Grease trap cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Blockages further down the drainage network
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Southwood
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
Common questions in Southwood
Which environmental health team covers Southwood?
Kitchens in Southwood are inspected by Rushmoor council’s environmental health officers. 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 Southwood?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Southwood doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is Southwood in your area?
Yes. We cover Southwood and across Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Tell us about the trap and we will come back with a fixed price.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Southwood kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 12 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Southwood, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the kitchen and its drains need the same attention as a restaurant’s. Kitchens in Southwood get their food hygiene inspections from Rushmoor council. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
Fleet Community Hospital, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest hospital to Southwood; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times. Where a church or community hall near St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Southwood, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We carry out grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Southwood and the rest of Hampshire. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: GU14 and GU51. Grease trap cleaning is available to premises on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Southwood, we cover Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Southwood
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around National Aerospace Library, Ancells Farm Park and Cove School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fleet station, about 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Southwood include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
Places near Southwood
Other services in Southwood
Different parts, different methods
Inline grease traps
Inline traps may be under a floor panel or in a cupboard. We ask about access when we quote.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Care home and hospital kitchens need their drains working all the time. We fit visits around mealtimes.
What affects the quote in Southwood
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. Visits to a place like Southwood are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- 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.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed 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 use the quote form.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Southwood
A full trap cannot hold any more grease. It then builds up in the drains and on towards the sewer, where it can cause blockages.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- An overdue grease trap
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
For schools such as Southwood Infant School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded