Commercial Grease Trap Services | Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Commercial grease traps are a lifeline for any restaurant, school, hospital, or other business cooking and preparing food. When they work at their best, they prevent grease from entering your plumbing system, where they have the potential to cause clogs and chaos. When they don’t work at their best, disaster can strike.

When was the last time your business enlisted the services of a professional for grease trap cleaning, repairs, and maintenance? Now might be the right time to contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing for a grease trap service you can trust.

Businesses We Work With

We don’t discriminate. If your commercial business has a grease trap, we can provide the grease trap installation, service, maintenance, and repairs you need to keep your business functioning as it should.

Restaurants and cafes
Schools
Catering businesses
Government buildings
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Universities
And more…

Even if your kitchen doesn’t work with animal fats, a grease trap service can be necessary. Any oil that can solidify at room temperature, such as coconut oil and frying oil, can present a clog risk.

Restaurants, in particular, may wish to request a restaurant grease trap service. With most restaurant grease traps receiving more use than most business grease traps, they typically require more cleaning, pumping, servicing, maintenance, and repairs.

Whether you’re a restaurateur, café owner, catering guru, or an everyday business owner, start thinking about a grease trap clean out and service without delay. Request a no-obligation estimate for commercial grease trap repair and maintenance services from Mr. Rooter Plumbing.

Learn More About the Mr. Rooter Plumbing Advantage Plan

Commercial grease trap services are about more than requesting the help of trained service professionals when disaster strikes. They’re about staying on top of maintenance and repairs for long-term grease trap reliability.

That’s where the Mr. Rooter Plumbing Advantage Plan comes in.

With a wide variety of benefits included in our Advantage Plan, business owners can easily access all the grease trap services they desire, including:

Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap pumping
Grease trap installation
Grease trap service
Grease trap repairs

When you sign up to our Advantage Plan, you can look forward to:

Priority scheduling – Advantage Plan members are given priority for emergency plumbing services
Preferential pricing – Automatically receive a discount for any service we provide
Periodic specials – Receive special discounts and loyalty rewards
Personalized records – Updated records of all plumbing inspections, issues, and repairs. We learn your plumbing system for cost-effective and precise diagnoses
Transferrable agreements – Are you selling your business? We can transfer your Advantage Plan to the new owner
Multi-site coverage – If your business operates across multiple locations that Mr. Rooter Plumbing services, we can apply your Advantage Plan to all premises

itchen worker deep-fries food in oil destined for commercial grease trap

Preventative Maintenance Tips

Whether you need grease trap restaurant tips or advice on cleaning a grease trap, the Mr. Rooter Plumbing team is here to help. Alongside providing comprehensive repair, maintenance, and installation services, we are happy to share some of our wisdom with you! Here are some top tips for taking care of your grease trap:

Create a Regular Cleaning Schedule

If you’ve had to book emergency commercial grease trap cleaning due to an overflowing grease trap, your business may benefit from a regular cleaning schedule. What this schedule looks like can depend on how much grease your business’s kitchen generates.

You may enlist the services of a grease trap cleaning service provider weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your unique needs.

Establish Adequate Disposal Practices

If your business regularly requires grease trap repairs, it might be time to question whether you have adequate disposal practices in place. Educate your employees on scraping food waste into bins and not disposing of oil and grease down the drains.

Inquire About Grease Interceptors

Commercial grease traps might be adequate for your business’s needs, but it doesn’t hurt to see if something better suits your operations. If you own a restaurant with a high-traffic commercial kitchen, talk to your local grease trap repair expert about grease interceptors.

These units are designed to handle more grease than standard grease traps, reducing the risk of costly and messy overflows.

Grease Trap Repair FAQs

You might be a highly skilled business owner, but that doesn’t mean you’ll know all the ins and outs of grease traps for restaurants and other businesses. If you have questions about grease trap cleaning services, a new grease trap install, repairs, or something else, our licensed and insured service professionals are here to answer your questions. We’ve also answered some of our more frequently asked questions below:

What Is a Grease Trap?

A grease trap is a plumbing unit that intercepts grease, oil, and solids before they’re able to make their way into your wastewater disposal system or general plumbing.

How Does a Grease Trap Work?

Grease traps are straightforward to use in any restaurant or other business. Solid particles sink to the bottom, while light grease and oil float to the top. Grease-free water enters your regular septic system, while food solids and floating oil must be removed through a grease trap pumping service.

How to Clean a Grease Trap

Cleaning a grease trap is typically a multi-step process that is best left in the capable hands of service professionals.

Remove the grease trap’s lid
Inspect the grease trap parts
Measure waste and write the details in your Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fatty Oils and Grease (FOG) report
Empty the water out
Scoop out the waste into a garbage bag or similar
Wash surfaces to remove excess grease
Test the grease trap with clean water from the sink
Prioritize regular maintenance

Should I Repair or Replace My Grease Trap?

Knowing whether to repair or replace your grease trap can depend on its condition. New grease trap installation may be required if it backs up frequently, no longer filters grease out of your water, causes smells in your kitchen, or is too hard to clean.

However, repairs can be more suitable if you regularly maintain and service your grease trap to keep it in good condition.

What is the Average Grease Trap Installation Cost?

Grease trap installation costs can vary depending on the grease trap size, type, location, and other factors. A commercial-grade grease trap from 750 to 1,500 gallons may cost upwards of $4,000 plus installation costs. Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing to request an estimate for your unique business.

How Do You Know There’s a Problem With Your Grease Trap?

Grease traps are out of sight and out of mind, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be signs that something is wrong with your grease trap. You may be calling a grease trap service provider if you notice:

A foul odor
Slow drainage
A clog in your inlet, outlet, or barrier wall
An overflow

Why Choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Commercial Grease Trap Repairs?

Running a business can be stressful enough without having to worry about the reliability of service providers you need for critical daily operations. Trust Mr. Rooter Plumbing with commercial grease trap repairs, cleaning, maintenance, pumping, and installation for the following reasons: