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Grease traps for restaurants and takeaways
Ilford’s high streets have a lot of restaurants and takeaways. We empty grease traps on a schedule that suits your trade and leave a waste transfer note every time.
Learn moreIlford is one of east London’s biggest town centres, with busy shopping streets, restaurants and takeaways, new apartment blocks around the station, and long streets of Edwardian terraces and inter-war houses stretching out to Gants Hill, Seven Kings and Goodmayes.
Takeaways and restaurants need grease traps emptied, and the terraces have old shared drains that block and crack. New blocks around the town centre often depend on pump stations. The River Roding runs along the western edge of the town, and low ground near it can be slow to drain.
Our crews work in east London most days and we answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Ilford drainage services
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Grease Traps & Commercial Waste
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Blocked Drains & CCTV Surveys
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Pump Station Servicing
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Septic Tank Surveys
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Gullies & Interceptors
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Treatment Plant & Pump Repairs
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What we do for Ilford customers
Blocked drains in terraces and flats
We clear blocked drains with high-pressure jetting and help you work out whether the problem is in your drain or a shared one.
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Pump stations in new blocks
New developments around the town centre and the station rely on pump stations. We service them for managing agents and respond 24/7.
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CCTV surveys
A CCTV survey shows the condition of your drains before you buy, extend or let a property, with a written report.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Drainage in Ilford: what to know
A big town centre with terraced streets all around.
Fat from takeaways
Fat is one of the biggest causes of blockages in the town centre. Grease traps protect your drain and the sewer.
Shared terrace drains
Edwardian terraces often share drains. Shared sections are usually the water company’s responsibility.
New developments
New blocks around the station often have private pump stations looked after by managing agents.
Local to you
Areas we cover in and around Ilford
We cover Ilford and the neighbouring parts of east London.
Ilford · and neighbourhoods
- Ilford
- Gants Hill
- Seven Kings
- Goodmayes
- Newbury Park
- Barkingside
- Cranbrook
- Valentines
Surrounding areas · homes and businesses we cover
- Redbridge
- Wanstead
- Manor Park
- Chadwell Heath
- Barking
- Forest Gate
- Woodford
- Hainault
- Clayhall
- Romford
- East Ham
- Becontree
Not sure if we cover you?
If you’re in or around Ilford, we cover you. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
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Why Ilford customers use us
For busy high streets and homes
Whether it’s a takeaway grease trap or a blocked drain in a terrace, here’s what you can expect.
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Day and night, all year
Emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a real person answering the phone.
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The right kit for the job
Tankers from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons, jet/vac combination units, CCTV survey kit and confined space teams for pump station wet wells.
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Paperwork done properly
A waste transfer note with every collection, and a written report after surveys and services.
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One call for everything
Tanks, treatment plants, pump stations, grease traps and drains, all handled by one team.
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34 years in drainage
We’ve been emptying tanks and servicing systems since long before most of the kit on the market existed.
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Accredited for commercial sites
SafeContractor, Achilles UVDB and RISQS approved, so we can get onto managed sites and meet your contractor checks.
What our customers say
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Scores as of September 2026
★★★★★Had a very good experience with Clear Masters. They provide an excellent, professional service, friendly and helpful, on time as per the agreed price
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★★★★★I have used this business for several years now and they have consistently provided outstanding service.. Every member of staff has been friendly, competent and professional. Very impressive.
★★★★★Came out within an hour on an emergency call out. Great service. Fast reliable reasonable prices. Highly Recommended
How it works
What happens when you book
The same simple process for every job.
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Step 1
Tell us what you’ve got
Call us or book online and tell us what you need. Businesses: tell us your trading hours.
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Step 2
We come out and do the job
We send the right van or tanker. It helps if:
- you tell us about parking restrictions or a loading bay we can use
- manhole covers and gullies are clear of bins, cars and stock
- we know about shared drains or other flats affected
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Step 3
Paperwork and the next visit
You get a waste transfer note for anything we take away, and a written report after a survey or service. If it’s a regular job, we’ll remind you when the next one is due.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a quote for your Ilford property
Tell us what you need and we’ll come back with a price. If something’s overflowing, call us now.
- Free quotes for grease traps, drains and pumps
- Reports for landlords and agents
- Waste transfer notes every visit
Urgent?
03333 233566
Questions answered
Ilford drainage FAQs
What businesses, landlords and residents in Ilford ask us most.
How often should a takeaway grease trap be emptied?
Busy takeaways may need it every few weeks. We’ll suggest a schedule.
Who is responsible for a shared drain in a terrace?
Shared drains are usually the water company’s. We can find the blockage and tell you whose section it’s in.
Do you service pump stations in new blocks?
Yes, with reports for managing agents and 24/7 cover.
Can you survey drains for a landlord?
Yes. A CCTV survey with a written report gives you a record of the drains’ condition.
Do you cover Gants Hill and Seven Kings?
Yes, and the rest of the area around Ilford.
Are you available out of hours?
Yes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 03333 233566.
Got a different question? Call 03333 233566 or send us a message.
Fully accredited & compliant
We're independently vetted and certified so you can trust who you're letting onto your site.
SafeContractor
Health & safety pre-qualification accreditation, verifying our processes meet recognised safety standards.
RISQS
Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme — approved to work safely within the rail industry supply chain.
Achilles UVDB
Utilities Vetting Database membership, confirming we meet the utilities sector's supply chain standards.
Trading Standards Approved
Vetted and approved under the local authority's trusted trader scheme for honesty and fair dealing.
NADC Member
Members of the National Association of Drainage Contractors, the UK trade body for the drainage industry.
Registered Waste Carrier
Registered with the Environment Agency, so your waste is handled and disposed of fully within the law.