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Commercial Grease Traps • San Diego
Commercial Grease Trap Installation & Service in San Diego
Quick answer: Fraser Plumbing installs, replaces and maintains grease traps and interceptors for commercial kitchens, keeping fats, oils and grease out of the sewer and your kitchen in compliance.
- Best for: Restaurants, cafeterias and food-service kitchens in San Diego County.
- Availability: Open 24/7, including emergencies, across San Diego County.
- Cost: Free estimate and a clear price before any work begins.
- Guarantee: 1-year warranty on all plumbing work. Licensed, bonded and insured (CSLB #1106710).
- Next step: Call (619) 332-0275 or request service online.
Fraser Plumbing installs, replaces and maintains grease traps for San Diego restaurants and commercial kitchens. A grease trap catches fats, oils and grease (FOG) before they reach the sewer, and a well-installed, well-maintained trap helps you avoid clogged lines, backups, offensive odors and even shutdowns. We install premium brands like ZURN and Canplas.
- Available 24/7
- Free Estimates
- Background-Checked Team
- 1-Year Warranty on Work
Request Grease Trap Service
Tell us about your kitchen and what’s going on. We’ll get back to you with a free estimate.
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Grease Traps at a Glance
What you need to know about grease traps
What is a grease trap?
A grease trap is part of a commercial kitchen’s plumbing that collects and holds FOG (fats, oils and grease) from kitchen drains so it does not enter the wastewater system. Many cities require them in commercial kitchens, and food-service establishments are expected to have one.
When do you need service?
When you are opening or remodeling a kitchen, when an old trap needs replacing, when the trap stops working properly or starts to smell, or when grease is causing slow drains and backups.
How Fraser helps
We install new grease traps and replacements the right way the first time, keep them maintained, and clear grease buildup from kitchen lines and sewer mains so your kitchen keeps running.
Warning Signs
Signs your grease trap needs attention
A grease trap that is not maintained can stop working or start to smell. Watch for these problems in your kitchen.
Grease backing up your sewer main?
If grease keeps causing backups, hydrojetting clears accumulation from the sewer main, and quarterly or annual maintenance packages help keep it from coming back.
Offensive odors
Bad smells from the trap or kitchen drains are a common sign it needs maintenance.
Slow kitchen drains
Sinks and floor drains that empty slowly may be restricted by grease.
Backups
FOG that is not captured can clog pipes and cause drains to back up.
Trap not working properly
An old or neglected grease trap can stop doing its job altogether.
Grease Trap Installation
Grease trap installation and maintenance for commercial kitchens
If you run a restaurant or other commercial kitchen in San Diego, your grease trap is one of your kitchen’s most important assets. Expert installation and routine maintenance mean it stays in top working order.
Why grease traps matter
In commercial kitchens, grease traps are an essential part of the plumbing system. They remove fat, oil and grease from kitchen drain lines before it enters the sewer system. If FOG is not captured, it can clog pipes and cause backups. That is why it is crucial to have a good grease trap installed in your building, and why many cities mandate their use in commercial kitchens.
Installation done right the first time
With expert grease trap installation from Fraser Plumbing, you can relax knowing your trap was installed correctly. We handle new installations and replacements, and we install premium brands such as ZURN and Canplas. Our team has extensive experience with this kind of project, so we know what needs to be done and how to do it effectively, allowing you to focus on running your business.
Routine maintenance prevents problems
Numerous problems, including offensive odors and even shutdowns, can be avoided with routine grease trap maintenance. Regular service keeps the trap working as designed and helps protect your kitchen drains and the sewer line beyond it. When grease has already built up in the lines, we can clear it with drain cleaning or hydrojetting.
A team you can trust in your kitchen
Every member of our team has been background checked and trained, so you can be confident your facility is in good hands. Our skilled, timely commercial plumbing service is focused on getting your kitchen back in operation as soon as possible.
Grease trap services
- New grease trap installation
- Grease trap replacement
- Routine grease trap maintenance
- ZURN and Canplas grease traps
- Kitchen drain cleaning
- Sewer main hydrojetting
What is FOG?
FOG stands for fats, oils and grease. Grease traps collect and store it so it does not enter the wastewater system and clog pipes.
Grease & Your Sewer Line
Keeping grease out of your drains and sewer main
A grease trap is the first line of defense. When grease still builds up in the lines, the right equipment gets your kitchen flowing again.
Hydrojetting for grease buildup
For removing grease and accumulation from a sewer main, our SPARTAN 758 hydro jetter is ideal. Running at 3,000 PSI and 12 GPM, it cleans out buildup that regularly causes backups. It is also well suited to routine maintenance through quarterly or annual maintenance packages, which many restaurants use to stay ahead of grease problems.
Drain cleaning and descaling
Our Gorlitz and RIDGID drain cleaning equipment handles lines from 1 1/2-inch laterals up to 6-inch sewer mains, and RIDGID chain knockers and descaling chains open up cast iron drains that have built up scale.
Seeing what is inside the pipe
If backups keep returning, a sewer camera inspection with our RIDGID SeeSnake equipment shows what is happening inside the line and where the problem is, so the right repair can be planned.
Ask about maintenance packages
Quarterly or annual hydrojetting packages help keep grease-prone sewer mains clear. Call (619) 332-0275 to learn more about billing accounts and maintenance programs.
Our Process
How we handle grease trap work
Tell us about your kitchen
Call (619) 332-0275 or send a request. Let us know whether you need a new trap, a replacement or service.
Assess the system
We look at your kitchen plumbing, the existing trap and any drain or sewer problems.
Free estimate
We explain what is needed and give you a free estimate before work begins.
Install or service
We install or replace the trap, or clear grease from the lines, working to get you back in operation quickly.
Keep it maintained
Ask about routine maintenance. Our work carries a one-year warranty.
Why It Matters
What a well-maintained grease trap does for your business
Keeps FOG out of the sewer
Captures fats, oils and grease before they enter the wastewater system.
Prevents clogs and backups
Less grease in the lines means fewer slow drains and backups.
Avoids offensive odors
Routine maintenance keeps smells out of your kitchen and dining room.
Helps prevent shutdowns
A working trap helps keep your kitchen open and operating.
Supports local requirements
Many cities mandate grease traps in commercial kitchens.
Premium equipment
Quality grease traps from brands like ZURN and Canplas.
Why Choose Fraser
Grease trap service from a local, family-run plumber
Fraser Plumbing Inc. is locally owned and operated in San Diego. We understand that a kitchen that is not running is a business that is losing money.
Available 24/7
Kitchen backups do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Background-checked team
Every employee is background checked and trained.
Free estimates
Know what the work involves before you decide.
1-year warranty
Our plumbing work is backed by a one-year warranty.
Related Services
Related services for commercial kitchens
Grease that gets past the trap ends up in your drains and sewer main. These services help keep them clear.
Hydrojetting
High-pressure water jetting that scours grease, scale and buildup out of drain and sewer lines.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, clogged and backed-up sinks, toilets, tubs and main lines cleared with drain snakes and machines.
Sewer Camera Video Inspection
A video inspection that shows what’s inside your sewer line before any repair is planned.
Commercial Gas Lines
Gas line repair, replacement and installation for businesses and commercial properties.
Service Areas
Serving San Diego County
We install and maintain grease traps for restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout the City of San Diego and San Diego County.
FAQ
Grease trap questions
What San Diego restaurant owners and kitchen managers ask about grease traps.
What is a grease trap?
A grease trap collects and stores FOG (fats, oils and grease) from kitchen drain lines so it does not enter the wastewater system. It is an essential part of a commercial kitchen’s plumbing.
Does my restaurant need a grease trap?
Food-service establishments are expected to have one, and many cities mandate grease traps in commercial kitchens. Without one, FOG can clog pipes and cause backups.
What happens if a grease trap is not maintained?
It may stop working properly or begin to smell. Routine grease trap maintenance helps you avoid problems like offensive odors, backups and even shutdowns.
What size grease trap do I need?
The right size depends on your kitchen. Call us at (619) 332-0275 and one of our plumbers can look at your kitchen and recommend a grease trap for your operation, with a free estimate.
Which grease trap brands do you install?
We install premium brands such as ZURN and Canplas, for both new installations and replacements.
Can you clear grease from my sewer main?
Yes. Our SPARTAN 758 jetter (3,000 PSI at 12 GPM) removes grease and accumulation from sewer mains, and we offer quarterly or annual maintenance packages. Learn more about hydrojetting and drain cleaning.
Do you offer other commercial plumbing services for restaurants?
Yes. We also handle commercial gas lines and commercial water heaters. See all of our commercial plumbing services.
Commercial Grease Traps
Keep your kitchen running and your drains clear
Call now to talk to a Fraser plumber, or send a request and we’ll get back to you to schedule your free estimate.
Emergency plumbing, 24/7
Kitchen drains backing up? We’re available 24/7.
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- Free plumbing estimates
- 1-year warranty on all work
Service Request
Request grease trap service
Tell us about your kitchen, your grease trap and when works for you. For backups, please call. We’re available 24/7.
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