Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Wallington, Hampshire
Professional grease trap cleaning in and around Wallington, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- Drains clogged with fat
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. A site near Wallington normally has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- 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.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Grease trap cleaning in Wallington, done properly
Grease traps sit between the sinks and the drain, holding back fats, oils and grease. Cooling water lets the grease rise and separate while the water carries on to the drain. Over time, the trap fills up and needs emptying and cleaning. Typical jobs include a bad smell from the sinks or drains and gurgling from the sink waste, across inline grease traps, restaurants and takeaways and pot wash sinks.
For a kitchen near Wallington, deep cleans are booked around opening hours, often on a closed day, and the journey is planned ahead.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Wallington (PO16, PO14, PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Wallington
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Wallington?
Kitchens in Wallington are inspected by Fareham council’s environmental health officers. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Can you come to Wallington after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Wallington can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will cleaning the grease trap fix a blocked drain?
Our service covers the grease trap itself. Where the problem is further down the drain, we’ll say so and suggest a drainage contractor.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
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.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
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Part by part
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
We time visits to avoid service so you do not lose trade.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps may be under a floor panel or in a cupboard. We ask about access when we quote.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A trap undersized for the amount of cooking
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Broken pipework below ground
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
- School and care home kitchens
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Tell us when sinks start draining slowly
- Get food waste into the bin, not the sink
- Keep access to the trap clear
- 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 look further.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
Why act early in Wallington
Pouring hot water or chemicals down a slow drain is a common quick fix. It just shifts the grease further along to set somewhere harder to reach. Emptying and cleaning the trap deals with the source. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Wallington than wait for a failure.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wallington
- Fully insured
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Grease trap cleaning around Wallington
The Food Standards Agency lists about 21 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 3 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wallington. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. Food hygiene inspections in Wallington are the job of Fareham council’s environmental health team. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Wallington (the nearest hospital is Knowle Hospital, about 2.3 miles north-west), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Wykeham House School or anywhere near Wallington, the holidays are the time for a deep clean or a grease trap clean.
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Wallington or further out, grease trap cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We cover every part of PO16, PO14 and PO17 for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road and the roads around them. With the A32 close by, Wallington is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. We also cover the places around Wallington: Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wallington
In Wallington, that means kitchens and buildings near Harrison Primary School, Cams Hill School and The Golden Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Wallington is Fareham station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
When to call us in Wallington
Hot washing-up water keeps grease liquid for a while. Once it cools, it sets in the pipework or the drain.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- Drains clogged with fat
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
Hall and church kitchens, near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Wallington, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify