Grease Traps
Grease Traps | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Benton
Need a kitchen that runs as smoothly as your line cooks on a Saturday night? HEP’s grease trap specialists keep Benton’s restaurants, cafeterias, and food-service facilities flowing with zero fuss. From precision sizing and installation to rapid pump-outs and eco-friendly disposal, our licensed techs handle every stage of grease management while meeting state and local codes. One call brings fully stocked trucks, transparent pricing, and the peace of mind that comes from 24/7 emergency support.
Because grease traps are only one link in the chain, we back them up with full-service commercial plumbing expertise—repairing floor drains, jetting sewer lines, replacing water heaters, or designing entire mechanical rooms for new builds. Whether you’re expanding your franchise or keeping a single diner compliant, trust the team that Benton business owners recommend first: HEP, where clean pipes mean clean profits.
FAQs
Why does my Benton commercial kitchen need a grease trap?
Grease traps separate fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater before it enters the municipal sewer system. Without a trap, FOG solidifies in your plumbing lines, causing blockages, foul odors, and costly backups. Benton’s utility code also requires food-service establishments to install and maintain approved interceptors to protect city sewers and the Saline County Water Treatment Plant. Installing a properly sized grease trap keeps your kitchen compliant, reduces emergency plumbing expenses, and helps the environment.
How often should my grease trap be cleaned or pumped?
Most Benton restaurants and commercial kitchens need service every 30–90 days. The exact interval depends on trap size, menu type (fried foods generate more FOG), and daily meal volume. Industry best practice is the “25 percent rule”: when the trap is 25 % full of FOG and solids, it must be cleaned. Our technicians measure buildup at each visit, provide documentation for health inspectors, and set a maintenance schedule tailored to your operation.
What are the signs that my grease trap needs maintenance?
Warning indicators include slow drains, gurgling sounds, sewage odors near sinks or floor drains, water backing up in dishwash areas, and visible grease in manholes or clean-outs. If you notice any of these, call our Benton commercial plumbing team immediately. Waiting too long can lead to overflows, citations from the Benton Code Enforcement Office, and emergency shutdowns.
Are there local regulations in Benton that govern grease traps?
Yes. Benton follows both Arkansas Department of Health plumbing codes and local ordinances that mandate grease control devices in food-service establishments. Restaurants, cafeterias, schools, hotels, grocery delis, and food trucks must install, register, and maintain an appropriately sized interceptor. Records of each pump-out—including date, volume removed, and hauler information—must be kept on-site for at least three years for inspection by city officials.
How do I know what size grease trap my business needs?
Sizing is based on fixture count, pipe diameter, flow rate, and peak meal turns. Our licensed plumbers perform a fixture survey, calculate total gallons per minute (GPM), and apply Benton’s approved sizing chart to recommend an interceptor that won’t overflow during rush periods. Undersized units lead to frequent clogs and violations, while oversizing wastes money. We also consider space constraints, above-ground versus in-ground installation, and future expansion plans.
What grease trap services do you offer to Benton commercial clients?
We provide turnkey solutions: initial site inspection, engineering and permitting, professional installation, 24/7 emergency repairs, routine pump-outs, hydro-jetting of inlet/outlet lines, baffle replacement, gasket and lid repairs, and compliance reporting. Our fleet is equipped to handle small under-sink traps and large in-ground interceptors up to 5,000 gallons. With local technicians on call, we guarantee rapid response times anywhere in Benton and the surrounding Saline County area.