Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Wigley, Hampshire
For emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens in Wigley, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Washing-up water that won’t drain away
- An overdue grease trap
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
- Sewer problems outside the premises
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Wigley
Fats, oils and grease are the main cause of blocked kitchen drains. Further on, grease can build into fatbergs in the sewer. A well-maintained trap keeps them out of the drains. If you have a larger grease trap that needs emptying and an under-sink unit that needs regular emptying, we can put it right, from restaurants and takeaways, kitchen waste pipes and inline grease traps onwards.
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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Wigley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Wigley kitchens: local notes
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wigley, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A grease trap in kitchens like these fills steadily and needs emptying before it overflows. Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Wigley. Grease behind equipment or on a ceiling is the kind of thing an inspection can note. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time.
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Landford Manor is about 4.4 miles north-west), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Wigley, grease trap cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (7 miles or so).
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. We also cover Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
What’s near Wigley
Wigley’s nearest station is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wigley includes Copythorne Common.
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Wigley can be planned properly.
- 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.
- We take out the layer of fat, oil and grease and any solids.
- Every part of the trap is scraped and cleaned, including the baffles.
- Once it’s refitted, water is run through to check it drains, and we take the waste with us.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
FAQs for Wigley
Will you come out to Wigley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who inspects food businesses in Wigley?
In Wigley, it’s New Forest council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Every trap is different, so we quote once we know what you have. We give you a fixed price, normally within one working day.
How much time does a grease trap clean need?
Most grease trap cleans take an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit, including testing. It’s booked when the sinks aren’t needed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Avoid pouring boiling water down to shift grease
- Use strainers in the sink plugholes
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Book trap cleans at a set interval
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we have finished. We run water through to check it drains before we go.
An overfull trap lets grease pass. Cleaning it before it’s full keeps grease out of the drains and saves a call-out for a blocked drain.
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The condition of the system
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
If you need grease trap cleaning in Wigley, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Wigley
Every pan and plate washed sends grease towards the drain. In the trap, they cool and separate and the grease layer grows.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A full, neglected grease trap
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- A regular cleaning plan for the grease trap
Tatchbury Mount Hospital, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest hospital to Wigley; healthcare kitchens can’t stop cooking, so deep cleans are worked around meal times.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
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What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Leave it or put it right?
In Wigley, as anywhere, grease trap cleaning is a short, routine visit. A blocked drain is an emergency and normally at the worst moment. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We’re fully insured
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day