Kent · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Throwley, Kent
Grease trap cleaning in Throwley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Throwley
A grease trap is the kitchen drain’s first line of protection. When it’s looked after, you hardly know it’s there but left too long, it causes trouble. Routine cleaning keeps it in good working order. If you’re dealing with a regular cleaning plan for the grease trap and an under-sink trap that keeps filling up, we can help, from school and care home kitchens, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways onwards.
Somewhere as small as Throwley, the kitchens that need a deep clean are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Wherever there is one, it needs its grease trap and hard-to-reach areas kept clean.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Throwley (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are cleaned in a short visit, and check the lid and seals.
Baffles and outlets
Every clean includes the baffles, inlet and outlet so the trap works as it should.
Signs you need grease trap cleaning in Throwley
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Small amounts soon build up.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A routine grease trap service
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- A larger grease trap that needs emptying
- An under-sink trap that keeps filling up
Hall and church kitchens, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere around Throwley, are used by many hands, and periodic deep cleans and grease trap visits keep them in order.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Also in Throwley
Managing agents and facilities teams in Throwley
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
How we price grease trap cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Hot water only moves grease further down
- Wipe grease off pans before washing them
- Mention any increase in cooking
Collect waste cooking oil separately rather than pouring it down the sink and the trap will not fill as quickly. It makes a real difference.
Slow sinks and a bad smell are early warnings. Getting it cleaned now can stop a full blockage down the line.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Questions from Throwley
Do you cover smaller places like Throwley?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Throwley included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to Throwley after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Throwley does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Do you deal with blocked drains beyond the grease trap?
Our service covers the grease trap itself. Where the problem is further down the drain, we’ll say so so you can call a drainage contractor.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Throwley kitchens: local notes
Kitchens in Throwley get their food hygiene inspections from Swale council. Walls, floors, ceilings and equipment are all part of what they look at. Keeping a record of deep cleans and grease trap visits helps at inspection time. At about 44 miles from central London, Throwley sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Belmont House and Gardens, about 0.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses around Throwley; event kitchens at places like that work in bursts, so a deep clean after a busy season helps.
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Throwley or further out, we cover grease trap cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Throwley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for grease trap cleaning. Maidstone is in our area too, around 14 miles away.
Grease trap cleaning in ME13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Throwley: Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Throwley
The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two in most kitchens, depending on the size and condition of the trap. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Throwley.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- We empty out the fat, oil, grease and solids.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.