How to Change a Grease Trap Lid

This 2000 Litre Below Ground Grease Trap had an old, heavy concrete lid

Which breaks down over time and this one was leaking bad smells

We measure up to the millimetre for a new solid-top steel lid

Then erect safety fencing around the work site and commence concrete cutting to remove the lid

The old lid is removed with crow bars and a lot of elbow grease

And the old lid and rubbish is taken to the refuse centre

The new solid top steel lid is put into place

It’s lighter to remove for regular grease trap maintenance and will hold it’s shape forever

Reinforcement is in preparing for concreting

Concrete is in and securely holding the lid in place

And tidied up for a neat finish

Safety fencing stays up as the concrete fully dries

Then clean up of the site and lid

And the job is complete. Now vehicles can safely drive over the lid and maintenance is easy.

The new lid looks much better and is gas tight

No more bad smells for the business owners or patrons!