Common problems

Start with the problem on site.

If your kitchen is dealing with blocked drains, grease build-up, compliance pressure or a failing trap, Actem can help you identify the right next step.

Common problems

Common grease-management problems kitchens ask Actem about

A lot of enquiries start with an operational problem rather than a service label. Use this page to find the most relevant next step for what is happening on site.

Received a Severn Trent Water letter

If Severn Trent Water has contacted your site about grease entering the sewer network, Actem can assess the setup and help you respond properly.

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Received a water company letter

If your site has been challenged on fats, oils and grease entering the sewer network, Actem can assess the setup and recommend a site-led response.

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Commercial kitchen drains smell or keep blocking

Slow sinks, foul smells, repeated callouts and poor grease control usually point to a maintenance, sizing or system problem that needs fixing properly.

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Who is responsible for grease trap maintenance?

If you are unsure who should arrange maintenance, cleaning or servicing, Actem can help explain the practical responsibility and what needs doing next.

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Restaurant grease trap regulations

If you are trying to understand grease trap rules, compliance expectations or what your restaurant needs in practice, Actem can help clarify it.

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Need help with a FOG audit?

If the site needs to prepare for a FOG audit, Actem can help review what is already in place and what needs tightening before the pressure grows.

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Multi-site estate needs support

Managed sites need clear scheduling, reliable reporting and practical support that does not fall apart after the first visit.

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Need a survey for a customer or site

A free no-obligation survey can help establish what is already in place, what is missing and what the most practical next step looks like.

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Need help with a specific grease trap problem?

If the issue is a blocked drain, compliance concern, failing system or a site that needs surveying before anything else, Actem can help you move toward the right practical solution.