Grease-trap Maintenance
Grease-trap Maintenance | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | New Tazewell
When New Tazewell kitchens start sizzling, HEP is already on standby to keep the grease where it belongs—out of your pipes and off your inspection reports. Our specialists pump, clean, and calibrate grease traps for restaurants, cafeterias, and food-processing facilities, preventing clogs, foul odors, and costly shutdowns. With eco-friendly disposal methods and meticulous record-keeping, we help you glide through health inspections and stay compliant with state and municipal regulations.
Backed by decades of commercial plumbing experience, HEP arrives on schedule, works around your service hours, and leaves your workspace cleaner than we found it. From one-time emergency calls to customized maintenance plans, we protect your profits by keeping wastewater flowing freely. Call today and discover why so many New Tazewell businesses trust the yellow trucks to handle the mess—so you can keep cooking.
FAQs
How often should a commercial grease trap in New Tazewell be cleaned?
For most restaurants and food-service facilities in New Tazewell, we recommend a full pump-out and cleaning every 30 to 90 days. The exact interval depends on trap size, menu type (frying vs. baking), water usage, and local health-department rules. A common guideline is the “25 % rule,” which triggers service when fats, oils, grease, and solids fill one-quarter of the trap’s liquid depth.
Are there any local regulations I need to follow for grease-trap maintenance?
Yes. Claiborne County and the City of New Tazewell follow the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) program. Food service establishments must maintain records of every pump-out, keep the trap in good working order, and allow city inspectors to review maintenance logs. Failure to comply can lead to fines or even water-service termination, so timely professional service and accurate paperwork are essential.
What does your commercial grease-trap service include?
Our certified technicians pump out all liquids and solids, scrape and pressure-wash internal walls and baffles, inspect inlets/outlets for blockages, check gaskets and seals, and dispose of waste at a licensed rendering or wastewater facility. We provide a detailed service report—including before/after photos, waste-manifest numbers, and next-service recommendations—to satisfy local inspection requirements.
What warning signs indicate that my grease trap needs urgent attention?
Slow drains in sinks or dishwashers, gurgling noises, foul sewer odors in the kitchen, grease pooling around floor drains, and grease back-ups in the trap’s clean-out port all signal that the unit is overdue for cleaning or may have a broken baffle. Ignoring these symptoms can cause kitchen downtime, health-code violations, or expensive sewer-line clogs.
Can routine in-house maintenance replace professional pump-outs?
Daily best practices—like scraping plates, using sink strainers, and adding biological drain treatments—help reduce grease load, but they do not remove accumulated sludge and hardened grease inside the trap. Only a licensed pumping contractor with a vacuum truck can legally transport and dispose of FOG waste. In-house measures extend intervals but never replace professional cleanings.
How much does commercial grease-trap cleaning cost in New Tazewell?
Pricing depends on trap capacity (20–1,000+ gallons), accessibility, frequency of service, and waste-disposal fees. Most small indoor traps cost $125–$250 per visit, while large exterior interceptors range from $300–$600. We offer volume discounts and customizable maintenance contracts that lock in lower rates and keep you compliant year-round.