Fats, oils and grease are the common waste produced in every commercial kitchen in California. The grease trap or interceptor is the one responsible in preventing it from entering the public sewer system; when it gets clogged, then grease will go directly to your pipes and the city sewer, which results in drain problems, odor, clogging during service and difficulties with local FOG inspections. California Drain Experts will clean your grease traps and interceptors in an arranged schedule according to your commercial kitchen.
We specialize in cleaning the following commercial kitchens in all parts of California like Los Angeles (90012), San Diego (92101), San Francisco (94102), Anaheim (92805) and Fresno (93721). Free cleaning log for each service. Please call for free quote.
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There are different sizes of grease traps. The small hydromechanical grease traps are mounted below or next to the sink and require frequent cleaning. Large in-ground gravity grease interceptors can be located outdoors or underneath a parking lot, and they are usually pumped using vacuum trucks. There are many cities in California that have their fats, oils, and grease programs which regulate the frequency of grease trap cleaning and require maintenance record for each service.
The entire grease trap is cleaned, including both the floating grease and the sludge. This includes grease removal and sludge removal, scraping of baffles and grease trap walls, inspection of inlet and outlet tees and even the grease line jetting if it is clogged.
A frequently observed guideline followed by many FOG programs in California states that the cleaning of the grease interceptor is required once the percentage of grease and solids in it becomes 25 percent. Busy restaurants achieve this much faster than expected.
We work around your service hours and clean the grease trap completely so it can do its job until the next scheduled visit.
Opening the grease trap/interceptor, measuring the grease cap and settled solids to be able to document its condition and determine the proper cleaning schedule.
Cleaning of the entire content of the trap, scrubbing of the walls and baffles, and removal of the solids from the bottom, not just the top floating layer.
Checking of the inlet and outlet connections as well as the baffles for any signs of damage and jetting the grease line when build-up is causing restricted flow from the kitchen.
You will get a dated service report for your FOG records along with the recommended cleaning schedule according to the volume of your kitchen.
A full grease trap equals slower drains and kitchen smells when you need everything to run at top speed. Contact California Drain Experts to get your grease trap cleaned while you work.
Reliable, clean and paperwork grease trap service is what food-related business should have. We work according to your schedule and provide you with the documentation required.
The cleaning process is scheduled prior to business opening hours, post-closing hours, or during slow hours to ensure that your kitchen will not be affected.
All services are provided with a dated report card indicating grease and solid levels and services performed, which will be easy to provide to FOG inspectors.
If grease accumulates in the lines prior to the trap, then we will jet them to ensure smooth drainage of the kitchen to the trap.
These are the grease trap and grease line problems we see most often in California commercial kitchens.
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As soon as the trap becomes full, the grease mixes with the wastewater and contaminates the downstream sewer line, causing blockages.
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Odors will emanate from the trap whenever it is overfilled or not properly cleaned. The odor problems can be fixed by thorough cleaning and proper sealing of the lid.
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Blockages may occur in the lines leading to the trap due to grease accumulation. This can be remedied by jetting the pipes.
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This may attract penalties due to lack of records, overfilled trap, and presence of grease in the sewer.
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Missing records, overfilled traps and grease in the sewer can lead to warnings or fines under local programs. Regular documented service prevents this.
We at California Drain Experts provide you with drain cleaning services to all the people living or working in California who face any kind of problems regarding their drain system including clogged drains and slowly flowing water in their drainage system. We use the latest technology to find out the problem and then clean your drain system.
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Professional drain cleaners in California that you can rely on to clear out grease, hair, sludge and other types of blockages in sinks, showers, bathtubs, and underground pipes. Prevents problems such as clogging, odors, and slow draining from your home or office.
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Main line drain cleaning clears the main line that carries all the waste water in your property. In case there is a clogging of multiple drains, this is the type of drain cleaning service that should be conducted. Involves camera diagnostics, cable machine cleaning and hydro jetting.
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Fat, hair, and soap accumulation takes place in your kitchen, bathroom, shower and laundry drains. Clogged drain cleaning entails getting rid of this accumulation to allow for long-term unobstructed drainage.
High pressure water will wash the inner walls of the pipes to clear out what cannot be reached with a snake, including grease, minerals, and other sludges.
We keep your main sewer line healthy with HD Camera Technology, allowing us to view the problem rather than have a guess about it.
Keep your storm, yard, and catch basin drains clear of leaves, sediments, and debris to prevent flooding during winter rains.
Clear out fat, oil, grease, and food matter from your drainage system. Eliminate odor and clogging with regular cleaning.
Septic Tank Cleaning is the most popular service we offer. Get rid of accumulations in your septic system.
Repair your damaged, cracked, leaking or collapsed drainage to ensure effective waste water flow, including the trenchless options to save your landscape.
Snaking and cabling cut through the difficult clogging in your pipes caused by grease, hair and debris. Our equipment can remove the clog without breaking the pipe.
We will get to your backup in no time at all to fix your problem to prevent odors, damage to your property and possible illnesses resulting from the exposure to the sewage.
Ensure your commercial plumbing is working right all the time. Fix the difficult clogging and buildup in commercial settings like restaurants, offices and retail shops.
The sewer camera inspection is very helpful because it gives you a detailed view of the condition of your sewer lines like blockages, cracks and roots.
Dirt, sediment, roots, and other debris which interfere with the flow of water through french drains are cleared away. Proper maintenance ensures that no water collects at the base of your foundation.
We provide cleaning services for grease traps and interceptors in restaurants and other food-related businesses in Southern California, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and the Inland Empire, offering scheduled maintenance visits to our busiest restaurant hubs. Cities we serve include:
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Our customers value our quick service and effective drain cleaning.
The drain was clogged for some time and then completely clogged on a Sunday. They came that day and cleared the grease and the video footage. It was fairly priced and the cleaning was spot on.
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John D.
Homeowner, Sacramento
We were having problems with sewer backups in our shower. They discovered tree roots in the main line and removed them right away. They explained everything so easily.
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Sarah L.
Homeowner, San Diego
I own a small restaurant and we were having problems with slow floor drains, which made our rush hours impossible. They came at night and cleared the lines for us.
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Mike R.
Restaurant Owner, Los Angeles
Arrived at 11 pm for clogged toilet issue. They were there in an hour. Very professional and polite, definitely worth the money!
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Emily T.
Homeowner, San Jose
We had to buy an old house and needed information on the state of the sewer pipe. They informed us after doing the camera inspection that there was a crack in the pipe, and advised us on what to do.
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David K.
Home Buyer, Oakland
The drains in the bathroom would clog every two months or so. We were told that there was a mineral buildup in the pipes, and hydro jetted them, and ever since it has been alright.
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Laura S.
Homeowner, Riverside
California boasts some of the most concentrated areas of restaurants, and there are several active FOG programs among its local sewer agencies. The problem of stopping the grease from getting into the sewers is not only plumbing but compliance-related as well.
We provide grease trap services to restaurants, food courts, and strip malls in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire where there is a common sewer line system.
We provide grease trap services to restaurants in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose where there are many restaurants clustered together and old sewer line systems.
We provide grease interceptor services to restaurants, schools and food processing facilities that generate a lot of grease in Sacramento, Fresno and Bakersfield.
Several municipalities in California and some sanitation districts in California also mandate that the grease removal systems are installed by food establishments and cleaned at scheduled intervals.
Restaurant kitchens in shopping plazas generally have a common sewer system. The grease generated in one kitchen will cause blockages to the neighbors’ kitchens, so regular cleaning is imperative.
A high traffic restaurant in California can quickly fill up a small grease trap. We determine the cleaning cycle based on the grease output of the establishment.
Grease trap problems tend to show up during the busiest service. Here are three jobs typical of our work for California food businesses.
An Anaheim restaurant had foul smells and clogged sinks each Friday night. This is because the grease trap installed under the sink had not been serviced for many months.
The entire grease trap was thoroughly cleaned, and the baffles and the grease line leading to it were cleared using jetting technology.
A two-week cleaning schedule was set up based on the kitchen's grease volume.
The Fresno school cafeteria got a notice from the local sewer authority since there was grease downstream of their grease interceptor.
The in-ground grease interceptor was pumped, we located the missing outlet tee, and made sure to get a replacement.
Quarterly cleaning with records was scheduled to keep the school in compliance.
San Francisco café had their floor drains backing up during the morning rush period.
The grease line from the kitchen to the trap was cleaned and the entire grease trap was cleaned.
Monthly service was recommended, along with staff training on scraping plates before washing.
Grease trap cleaning costs in California depend on the size and type of device, how full it is, access, and how often it is serviced.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
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| Small under-sink grease trap cleaning | $150 to $350 |
| Medium indoor grease trap cleaning | $250 to $500 |
| In-ground grease interceptor pumping | $400 to $1,500+ |
| Grease line hydro jetting | $400 to $1,000 |
| Baffle or tee replacement | Quoted on inspection |
| Scheduled service plans | Discounted per-visit pricing |
| After-hours or overnight service | Standard rate + $75 to $200 |
Typical grease trap cleaning costs in California:
Grease Trap Cleaning Anaheim, CA
92805
Grease Trap Cleaning Santa Ana, CA
92701
Grease Trap Cleaning Fresno, CA
93721
Grease Trap Cleaning San Mateo, CA
94401
Grease Trap Cleaning El Monte, CA
91731
Here are answers to common questions about grease trap cleaning in California.
It depends on the size of the trap and the volume of the kitchen. Cleaning of small under-sink traps is often required once or twice each month, while large interceptors need to be cleaned once or twice each quarter. The 25 percent rule is used by most local FOG programs for cleaning.
Many California FOG programs require cleaning when the combined grease and settled solids reach 25 percent of the device’s capacity. Waiting longer allows grease to escape into the sewer.
Small grease traps usually cost $150 to $350 per cleaning. Large in-ground grease interceptors typically cost $400 to $1,500 or more per pumping depending on size and access.
Yes. Every grease trap cleaning includes a dated service record showing the condition of the trap and the work performed, which you can keep on site for inspectors.
Yes. We regularly schedule cleaning early in the morning, after closing or overnight so your kitchen does not lose service time.
Get in touch with California Drain Experts for cleaning services for grease traps and interceptors to ensure that your kitchen is operating well and you have the necessary documentation. We offer our services in California.
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