Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Upper Common
Specialist grease trap cleaning for Upper Common: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
Grease trap cleaning around Upper Common
Upper Common, about 48 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council inspect food businesses in Upper Common. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
If you look after a hall kitchen near Church of St. Martin or anywhere in Upper Common, a deep clean between busy seasons is easier than a scramble before a big event. Historic houses such as Hall Place (about 3.9 miles south-east) are part of the area around Upper Common, and if you run event catering at a venue like that, a deep clean between seasons helps. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (about 5.2 miles north), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we can carry out grease trap cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 18 miles away.
All of RG25 is within our area for grease trap cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside Upper Common, we cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper Common
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fox pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill.
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Upper Common
In Upper Common, we time grease trap visits so the sinks are not needed. We empty, clean and check the trap and remove the waste. It can be booked on its own or alongside other kitchen work. The work covers school and care home kitchens, under-sink grease traps and pot wash sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a small trap that fills too quickly and a blocked kitchen drain caused by grease.
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.
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, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease trap cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
In schools, grease traps can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed or after lunch service.
Under-sink grease traps
We empty and clean under-sink traps without disrupting the rest of the kitchen, and check the lid and seals.
What happens on the day
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. The visit itself takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Upper Common run smoothly.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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What grease trap cleaning cannot fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Grease deep in the drains, which needs jetting by a drainage contractor
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Under-sink grease traps
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
If we spot problems beyond the trap, such as a drain that still runs slowly, we will tell you. It may need a drainage specialist to investigate.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Acting at this stage normally prevents a blockage down the line.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Common questions in Upper Common
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Common?
Yes, Upper Common is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Upper Common?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Upper Common can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What happens if a grease trap isn’t cleaned?
An overfull trap stops separating grease. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and photos, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
As a guide, it takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A large or very full trap takes longer, and we’ll tell you in advance.
Which grease traps does the service cover?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. A photo helps us see what’s fitted when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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. A planned visit to Upper Common is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.