Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Stansted
Specialist grease trap cleaning for Stansted: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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.
Grease trap cleaning in Stansted
In Stansted, we time grease trap visits so the sinks aren’t needed. We empty, clean and check the trap, and the waste is taken away. It works on its own or with a deep clean or extract clean. If you are dealing with a kitchen drain that smells and a regular cleaning plan for the grease trap, we can help.
In rural areas, a kitchen may drain to a private system rather than a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Stansted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Stansted
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stansted?
That’s Tonbridge and Malling council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Stansted. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
Do you work at weekends in Stansted?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Stansted needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you work in Stansted?
Yes. We cover Stansted and the rest of Kent, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Which grease traps does the service cover?
We clean all the common types. If you are not sure what you have, send us a photo when you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
That depends on the trap and the kitchen. A small trap fills more quickly than a large one and the busier the kitchen, the faster it fills. We’ll suggest an interval after the first clean.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Grease set hard in the drain run
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
What the work involves, part by part
Inline grease traps
Access to an inline trap can be in a floor or cupboard. We check how to reach it before the visit.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Visits are booked when the sinks aren’t in use so the kitchen is not disrupted.
What affects the quote in Stansted
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For grease trap cleaning in Stansted, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Grease trap cleaning in Stansted: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Stansted. Wherever they cook, the kitchen and its drains need the same attention as a restaurant’s. Environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council inspect food businesses in Stansted. 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Sevenoaks Hospital about 5.5 miles south-west, deep cleans and grease trap visits are planned so meals still go out. If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or anywhere in Stansted, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event.
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN15, we cover grease trap cleaning for commercial sites. Stansted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (11 miles or so).
We work across the TN15 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Stansted include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Near you in Stansted
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Trosley Country Park. Stansted’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Stansted before we set off.
- First, we locate the grease trap and look at the pipework around it.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Stansted
Every pan and plate washed sends grease towards the drain. They cool and float to the top of the trap and the grease layer grows.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- A full, neglected grease trap
For schools such as Wrotham School, deep cleans and grease trap work are typically booked for the holidays.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
What happens if it’s left?
Pests are drawn to grease and food waste. A clean trap is less of an attraction, alongside good kitchen hygiene. Planning a trip to Stansted ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why Stansted businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.