Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
West Wellow grease trap cleaning
Specialist grease trap cleaning for West Wellow: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sinks that drain slowly
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
Commercial kitchens in West Wellow
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered within about 1.5 miles of central West Wellow. Any of them serving food has a kitchen that collects grease out of sight and drains that need protecting. Food hygiene inspections in West Wellow are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
Hall kitchens near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere in West Wellow may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean. If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near West Wellow (the nearest hospital is Tatchbury Mount Hospital, about 3.8 miles south-east), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sites in West Wellow get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Southampton, around 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: SO51. If you need grease trap cleaning at premises on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Around West Wellow
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Embley and Rockingham Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Grease trap cleaning in West Wellow, done properly
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. We empty the built-up grease and food solids and the chambers and baffles cleaned and the trap checked before we leave. If you are dealing with drains clogged with fat and an overdue grease trap, we can help.
Somewhere as small as West Wellow, the kitchens that need a deep clean are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Wherever there is one, it needs its grease trap and hard-to-reach areas kept clean.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Do not store things on top of the trap
- Scrape plates and pans into the bin before washing up
- Do not wait for a blockage to book a clean
- Let us know if the kitchen gets busier
We take the grease and solids away. There’s no greasy waste left on site when we’re done.
Setting regular cleans takes the guesswork out. The interval is set to suit the trap and the kitchen.
How we price grease trap cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What happens if it’s left?
Once the trap is full, grease heads for the drain. It hardens on the pipe walls, until the drain blocks. Cleaning the trap regularly is far easier than clearing a blocked drain. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- We are fully insured
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Do you need grease trap cleaning in West Wellow?
Fats, oils and grease from cooking and washing up go down the sink. In the trap, they cool and separate and the grease layer grows.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A kitchen drain that smells
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- Drains clogged with fat
Landford Manor, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses around West Wellow; event kitchens at places like that work in bursts, so a deep clean after a busy season helps.
What your quote should include
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Common questions in West Wellow
Do you work in school kitchens around West Wellow out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around West Wellow, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work overnight in West Wellow?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in West Wellow keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What types of grease trap do you clean?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. A photo helps us see what’s fitted when you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What problems does a full grease trap cause?
Once it’s full, grease passes straight through. It then sets in the drains, causing blockages and smells and can end up adding to sewer blockages.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens can’t afford a blocked drain. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk.
Grease interceptors
An interceptor works on the same principle as a smaller trap. Grease floats and solids sink.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in West Wellow and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. For a village or hamlet like West Wellow, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start by finding the trap and checking its inlet and outlet.
- Nothing drains into the trap while it’s open.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- The inside, baffles and pipe connections are cleaned.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.