Hampshire · Grease trap cleaning
Thedden grease trap cleaning
Specialist grease trap cleaning for Thedden: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A small trap that fills too quickly
- Drains that gurgle and bubble
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
Grease trap cleaning in Thedden
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 gurgling drains in the kitchen and washing-up water that won’t drain away, we can put it right, from kitchen waste pipes, pot wash sinks and school and care home kitchens onwards.
Rural kitchens may drain to a septic tank or a private drain rather than straight into a public sewer, so keeping fat out with a working grease trap matters even more.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Thedden (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Thedden kitchens: local notes
In Thedden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from East Hampshire council. They look at the cleanliness of the whole kitchen: walls, floors, ceilings and equipment. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned. At about 47 miles from central London, Thedden sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Alton Community Hospital (about 1.6 miles east), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals. Hall and church kitchens, near St Peter's or anywhere around Thedden, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Sites in Thedden get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
We cover every part of GU34 for grease trap cleaning and the roads nearby. Other places close to Thedden include Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Thedden
Thedden’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Thedden includes King's Hill.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline grease traps
Inline traps often take waste from several sinks or appliances. More waste means faster filling.
Under-sink grease traps
Small grease traps sit under the sink. Their small size means they fill fast and need regular cleaning.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
When to call us in Thedden
Every pan and plate washed sends grease towards the drain. In the trap, they cool and separate, and the layer gets thicker day by day.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- An under-sink unit that needs regular emptying
- A blocked kitchen drain caused by grease
If you run a kitchen in an older building near Thedden, such as a historic house like Bentworth Hall (about 1 mile west), older drains make a working grease trap all the more important.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What paperwork you get at the end
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Thedden and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We agree a time when the sinks are not needed.
- We open the trap and look at its condition.
- We remove the grease layer and settled solids.
- The inside, baffles and outlet are cleaned.
- The trap is closed, tested and the next clean discussed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Why deal with it now?
A smelly, overflowing trap attracts pests. Keeping the trap clean removes something they’re looking for as part of a clean kitchen. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
FAQs for Thedden
Do you work overnight in Thedden?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Thedden?
That is East Hampshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Thedden. Keep the dates of your last deep clean and grease trap visit with your food safety records, ready if an officer asks.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Why does a grease trap need regular cleaning?
Grease and food waste build up until the trap stops working. Slow drains, bad smells and blockages follow.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What’s the right interval for grease trap cleaning?
It varies. The interval depends on how quickly your trap fills and we will advise on timing.
Also in Thedden
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Broken pipework below ground
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Thedden
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Pot wash sinks
- School and care home kitchens
- Under-sink grease traps
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Inline grease traps