Grease Trap Repair Services

Like many tools and utensils found in a commercial kitchen, grease traps endure a lot of wear and tear over the course of their use. Likewise, improper installation, poor FOG management practices, and inconsistent maintenance habits can cause them to break or malfunction, resulting in the need for repairs.

Warning Signs that Your Grease Trap Needs Repair

Grease traps can break down for a variety of reasons, the most common being inconsistent and improper maintenance. Fats, oils, grease, and other solid waste stick to the inside of pipes and can block inlet and outlet flows from your tank. Furthermore, using caustic cleaning chemicals or inappropriate cleaning tools can weaken the walls of your grease trap tank, making them prone to cracking and leaks.

Here are several common warning signs that may mean your grease trap needs to be repaired:

  • Constant clogs or slow draining sinks
  • Solid waste backup and FOG emission despite recent cleaning and pumping
  • Overflowing or leaking grease traps and grease trap tanks
  • Presence of FOG or other kitchen waste in unusual places
  • Disgusting odors emitting from drains or grease trap
  • Drainage or functionality issues in areas with pluming fixtures such as bathrooms

If you have noticed any of these signs or are actively experiencing issues with your grease trap, give us a call today! Our technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your grease trap, identify the issue, and outline any needed repairs. All our technicians are trained and certified to perform repairs on both Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors (HGI) and Gravity Grease Interceptors (GGI).

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Grease Trap Replacement

If your grease trap has sustained significant damage, repairing may only provide a temporary fix. This is especially true for establishments that have older aluminum grease traps which are more susceptible to rust and corrosion. If your grease trap is beyond repair, it would be both more effective and financially advantageous to have it fully replaced with a newer plastic grease trap at the time of your inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to fully pumping and cleaning your grease trap, it costs $295.00 to pump anything up to 1000 gallons and $350.00 to pump a 1250-gallon tank.

To ensure no FOG or waste is released into local sewers or POTWs, the Department of Health recommends having your grease trap pumped and cleaned every 4 to 6 months.

There is no difference between the two. A grease interceptor is just an industry term for a grease trap.

Grease traps are needed to stop fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from getting out to the sewer and/or leach field.

Grease trap size very much depends on the type of business. For example, a coffee shop could be fine with a 50-gallon trap under the sink whereas a restaurant that serves food and washes a lot of dishes would likely need a 1000 to 2000-gallon trap.

Usually never, especially with proper maintenance. Unless you see a lot of cracks in the concrete or baffle deterioration on the outlet side, your grease trap should not need to be replaced.

Yes. While grease traps can collect FOG before it can get to the sewer, their ability to do so diminishes the fuller they get. Grease can also cause substantial clogs in the plumbing from time to time, resulting in potential damages and backups. Clogs can be removed via jetting, but it would be at an additional cost.

ProGrease serves Albany NY as well as the greater Poughkeepsie area, including Hudson, Kingston, and Newburgh.