Surrey · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Tadworth, Surrey
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Tadworth. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Sinks that drain slowly
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Drains clogged with fat
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Tadworth
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 the trap checked before we leave. If you have a slow-draining kitchen sink and a full, neglected grease trap, we can help, from pot wash sinks, kitchen waste pipes and school and care home kitchens onwards.
In a place like Tadworth, kitchens often sit in older buildings with older drains. A blocked drain or a smelly grease trap is usually the first sign.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A grease trap that’s too small for the kitchen
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Blockages further down the drainage network
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Tadworth
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Everything the job in Tadworth needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- The trap is emptied of grease and food waste.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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Common problems we fix in Tadworth
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. When it cools, the grease hardens, often in the trap or the pipe beyond.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Headley Court, about 2 miles west, is the nearest hospital to Tadworth.
Before you book anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Hot water only moves grease further down
Scrape plates into the bin before washing up. Sink strainers help catch solids before they reach the trap.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
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Also in Tadworth
Why it’s worth doing now in Tadworth
Pests are drawn to grease and food waste. Keeping the trap clean removes something they’re looking for, alongside good kitchen hygiene. Around Tadworth, a kitchen or building out of action is missed straight away.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
FAQs for Tadworth
Do you clean school kitchens in Tadworth in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Tadworth. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can you come to Tadworth after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Tadworth needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
Typically, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Bigger or overdue traps need more time and we will say so when we quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Part by part
Inline grease traps
Access to an inline trap can be in a floor or cupboard. We ask about access when we quote.
Grease interceptors
Bigger kitchens may have a larger grease interceptor. They hold more grease and solids but they still need cleaning.
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Tadworth
Food Standards Agency records list about 23 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 6 takeaways and sandwich shops in Tadworth and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they wash pans and plates, fat heads for the drain unless a trap catches it. Kitchens in Tadworth get their food hygiene inspections from Reigate and Banstead council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A record of each deep clean helps show the kitchen is kept in order.
If you run a café or takeaway near Tadworth station, a deep clean overnight means the kitchen opens as normal next morning. Hall and church kitchens, near Church of the Good Shepherd or anywhere around Tadworth, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. If you need grease trap cleaning in Tadworth, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Tadworth. Tadworth is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for grease trap cleaning. London is in our area too, about 15 miles from Tadworth.
We work across the KT20 and KT18 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Near you in Tadworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.