Grease Trap Service
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Grease Trap Service | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Signal Mountain
When kitchens on Signal Mountain sizzle through the lunch rush, HEP is in the background keeping the grease traps clear and compliant. Our licensed technicians arrive on-time, pump out built-up fats and oils, flush the lines, and document every step for health-code inspectors—so you can stay focused on your diners rather than the drain. From restaurants on Taft Highway to cafeterias near Rainbow Lake, we know the local regulations and the mountain roads equally well.
Because grease containment is only one piece of reliable commercial plumbing, we back each service with 24/7 emergency response, transparent pricing, and a workmanship guarantee. Schedule a routine maintenance plan today and let HEP’s decades of experience protect your plumbing, your reputation, and the environment with one clean, efficient visit.
FAQs
Why is regular grease trap maintenance essential for Signal Mountain restaurants and commercial kitchens?
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) solidify inside plumbing lines, leading to slow drains, foul odors, and costly sewer backups. Signal Mountain follows Hamilton County’s FOG management regulations, which require food-service establishments to keep traps in good working order. Routine pumping and cleaning remove the accumulated grease before it reaches critical levels, protecting your plumbing, keeping you in compliance, and preventing environmental fines.
How often should my facility schedule grease trap pumping and cleaning?
The most common standard is the “25 Percent Rule”: when grease and solids fill 25 % of the trap’s capacity, it must be serviced. For many Signal Mountain restaurants this equates to every 30 to 90 days, but high-volume, fry-heavy kitchens may require monthly service, while low-volume cafeterias might stretch to quarterly. Our technicians measure grease depth at each visit and customize a service interval that stays ahead of clogs and compliance deadlines.
What types and sizes of grease traps can your team service?
Our commercial plumbing crew handles the full range: small under-sink traps (20–100 gal), larger in-kitchen or outdoor interceptors (250–5,000 gal), and automatic grease removal units (AGRUs). Whether your system is steel, fiberglass, or concrete, we provide pumping, high-pressure jetting, baffle inspection, gasket replacement, and flow testing to ensure the trap performs exactly as designed.
Will you take care of local permitting, manifests, and FOG compliance paperwork?
Yes. After every service we issue a waste-hauler manifest that documents the volume removed and the licensed disposal facility used, satisfying Hamilton County Wastewater Treatment Authority requirements. If the city requests pump-out logs or inspection reports, we send digital copies directly to you and the municipality, keeping your facility audit-ready at all times.
What warning signs tell me my grease trap needs immediate attention?
Watch for: 1) gurgling or slow-moving floor drains, 2) persistent kitchen odors that smell like rancid grease, 3) standing water around outdoor interceptor manholes, 4) grease film backing up into sink compartments or dishwashers, and 5) pest activity near the trap area. These signals usually mean the trap is at or beyond the 25 % capacity limit and should be pumped without delay to avoid an emergency overflow.
How does your commercial grease trap service work and what will it cost?
We start with a no-fee on-site assessment, measuring trap dimensions, grease depth, and access points. You receive a written quote that factors tank size, FOG load, jetting requirements, and any after-hours scheduling to limit kitchen downtime. On service day, our vacuum truck pumps the trap, we hydro-jet inlet and outlet lines, scrape walls and baffles, then recharge the trap with clean water and verify flow. Pricing in Signal Mountain typically ranges from $185 for small indoor traps to $650+ for large outdoor interceptors, with volume discounts for recurring service plans.