Surrey · Grease trap cleaning
Tilford Common grease trap cleaning
Our technicians work in Tilford Common on emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A full, neglected grease trap
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
Why act early in Tilford Common
Pouring hot water or chemicals down a slow drain is a common quick fix. That only moves the grease further down the pipe, where it sets again. The lasting fix starts with the trap. It’s simpler to plan the work at Tilford Common now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
No two sites are the same, 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 Tilford Common businesses choose us
- Every job surveyed first
- In business since 2009
- Fully insured
- A written report with photos after every visit
Grease trap cleaning in Tilford Common, done properly
Grease trap cleaning keeps the drains running and the smells away. The fat, oil, grease and solids are taken out, clean the inside and the baffles and the trap checked before we leave. The work covers pot wash sinks, kitchen waste pipes and restaurants and takeaways, and the jobs we see most are a larger grease trap that needs emptying and drains clogged with fat.
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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. The timing of a visit to Tilford Common is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- We ask for the sinks that drain into the trap not to be used.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Grease trap cleaning in Tilford Common: local notes
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses across Tilford Common and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Pub and hotel kitchens get the same build-up behind equipment and in the grease trap as any other. Kitchens in Tilford Common get their food hygiene inspections from Waverley council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Tilford Common, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking. School kitchens, at schools like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School for example, typically have their deep cleans and grease trap work done while the canteen is closed.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Tilford Common and the rest of Surrey. Tilford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: GU10. Close by, we work in Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Around Tilford Common
In Tilford Common, that means kitchens and buildings near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
How we price grease trap cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Pot wash sinks
- Inline grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
FAQs for Tilford Common
Which council inspects kitchens in Tilford Common?
The local authority for Tilford Common is Waverley council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Will you come out to Tilford Common?
Yes. Tilford Common is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
The sinks that drain into the trap cannot be used while it’s open. That is why we time visits around service so the kitchen isn’t held up.
What do you do with the waste?
We take it away. Your staff don’t have to handle it after we’ve finished.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. A photo helps us see what’s fitted and we’ll confirm.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
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Other services in Tilford Common
Different parts, different methods
Under-sink grease traps
An under-sink trap is out of sight. A full one shows itself with a slow, smelly sink.
Grease interceptors
An interceptor works on the same principle as a smaller trap. Cooling water lets grease rise and solids settle.
When to call us in Tilford Common
Fats, oils and grease from cooking and washing up go down the sink. They cool and float to the top of the trap and the grease layer grows.
What we are most often called out for:
- A routine grease trap service
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
If you run a kitchen in an older building near Tilford Common, such as a historic house like Farnham Castle (about 3.9 miles north-west), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing