Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
Emptying and cleaning of under-sink and inline grease traps in commercial kitchens for Hartley Mauditt, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- Sinks that drain slowly
Different parts, different methods
School, care home and staff kitchens
School kitchens can be cleaned in the holidays or between meal services.
Inline grease traps
Inline traps are fitted into the drain line. They hold more than under-sink units but still need regular emptying.
How we handle grease trap cleaning in Hartley Mauditt
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 check the trap is working properly. If you are dealing with drains that gurgle and bubble and washing-up water that won’t drain away, we can put it right, from school and care home kitchens, kitchen waste pipes and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Hartley Mauditt, the visit is planned ahead, around opening times and the journey, and the deep clean is the same as anywhere: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of grease trap cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the grease trap cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Hartley Mauditt and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We find the trap and check how it’s connected.
- The sinks feeding the trap are kept out of use while we work.
- Built-up fat, oil and grease is removed from the trap.
- We clean the chambers, baffles and connections.
- The trap is reassembled, checked for leaks and the waste taken away.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
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. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Drains that are cracked or have collapsed
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Inline grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Pot wash sinks
- Kitchen waste pipes
Places near Hartley Mauditt
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When to call us in Hartley Mauditt
Food scraps go down the sink with the washing-up water. Solids settle at the bottom of the trap and takes up space.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Gurgling from the sink waste
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
- A kitchen drain that smells
If you run a care home or healthcare kitchen near Hartley Mauditt (the nearest hospital is Alton Community Hospital, about 2.5 miles north-west), a grease trap on a set schedule avoids a blocked drain mid-service.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Fit sink strainers to catch food scraps
- Do not rely on hot water to clear grease
- Make sure the trap can be reached easily
The sinks are ready to use as soon as we’ve finished. Water is run through to check everything flows before we leave.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Acting at this stage normally prevents a blockage down the line.
Grease trap cleaning in Hartley Mauditt: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hartley Mauditt. Each of them sends fat, oil and grease towards the drain, which is why grease traps need regular emptying. Hartley Mauditt, about 45 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Hartley Mauditt get their food hygiene inspections from East Hampshire council. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Having the dates of the last deep clean to hand saves digging for them on the day.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Leonard's Church or elsewhere in Hartley Mauditt, a deep clean and an emptied grease trap before a busy season of events are worth booking.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out grease trap cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Hartley Mauditt and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Hartley Mauditt among them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
We work across the GU34 postcode area for grease trap cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hartley Mauditt
The closest station to Hartley Mauditt is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Common questions in Hartley Mauditt
Who inspects food businesses in Hartley Mauditt?
Kitchens in Hartley Mauditt are inspected by East Hampshire council’s environmental health officers. Photos from a deep clean are a simple record of what was done and when.
Do you work overnight in Hartley Mauditt?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Hartley Mauditt does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How long will the sinks be out of use?
The size and state of the trap make the difference, and you can expect it to take anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap. You’ll know before the visit.
Is Hartley Mauditt in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Hartley Mauditt, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Where does the grease from the trap go?
The waste leaves with us. Nothing greasy is left on site when we go.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them together and easy to find.