Southampton · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Upton, Southampton
Grease trap cleaning for Upton, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- An overdue grease trap
- A kitchen drain that smells
About our grease trap cleaning in Upton
Fats, oils and grease are the main cause of blocked kitchen drains. Down the line, they can add to fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap holds them back. Typical jobs include a grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time and grease setting in the kitchen pipework, on restaurants and takeaways, under-sink grease traps and school and care home kitchens.
For a kitchen in or near Upton, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Upton (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A leaking sink waste or trap connection
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Broken pipework below ground
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Upton
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
Fixed quotes for grease trap cleaning in Upton
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, 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. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Upton before we set off.
- 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.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- We put it back together, run water through and remove the waste.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Upton
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink overloads the trap fast. Even small amounts add up.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A routine grease trap service
- Drains clogged with fat
- An overdue grease trap
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Nursling Church of England Primary School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve.
Before booking anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Keep the grease trap on a regular cleaning schedule
- Keep waste oil out of the drains
- Tell us if your menu or hours change
Anything we notice beyond the trap, like a slow drain downstream, is pointed out. That may need a drainage contractor to investigate.
Grease that gets past the trap sets in the drains. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear so prevention is the easier route.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Upton questions
Can a school kitchen in Upton be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 9 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Upton, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Upton?
Kitchens in Upton are inspected by Test Valley council’s environmental health officers. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
A typical clean takes a short visit for a small trap and longer for an inline unit or interceptor including checking it drains. We plan the visit around your service.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What does a grease trap clean cost?
It depends on the type and size of the trap, its condition and access. Tell us about the trap and we will send you a fixed quote.
Do we need to stop using the sinks while you work?
While the trap is being cleaned, nothing can drain into it. That’s why we time visits around service so the kitchen isn’t held up.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are 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.
Different parts, different methods
Grease interceptors
Grease interceptors are larger units that serve busier kitchens. They hold more grease and solids, but they still need regular emptying and cleaning.
Baffles and outlets
Clean water leaves through the outlet. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Commercial kitchens in Upton
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 8 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Upton. Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. In Upton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Princess Anne Hospital, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Upton. Where a church or community hall near Church of St John, or anywhere in Upton, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We provide grease trap cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upton and the rest of Southampton. Our Southampton coverage runs to 40 places, Upton among them.
Our technicians cover all of SO16 for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Around Upton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, among other places. Upton’s nearest station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Testwood Lakes.