If your kitchen drains slow down before the trap is due for pumping, the line between the sinks and the trap is likely coated with grease. Jetting that line and checking the trap baffles usually solves it.
Signs you need grease trap installation & repair
- Kitchen floor drains backing up during service
- Grease odor near the trap or the kitchen
- A trap that fills faster than its pumping schedule
- Damaged or missing baffles inside the trap
- A new restaurant or kitchen build-out
How we handle it
- Inspect the trapWe check baffles, inlet and outlet, and how fast it fills.
- Clear the linesJetting the lines from fixtures to the trap and from the trap to the sewer.
- Repair or replaceBroken baffles, lids and fittings repaired, or an undersized trap replaced.
- Set a scheduleWe recommend a cleaning and jetting schedule that matches your volume.
What grease trap installation & repair usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Grease line jetting to the trap | $545 to $1,190 |
| Under-sink grease trap installation | $795 to $1,690 |
| Baffle or lid repair | $285 to $645 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Scrape plates into the trash before washing, use sink strainers, and never pour fryer oil or hot grease down a drain, even with a trap in place.
What we see in Upstate homes
Restaurants on Main Street, in the West End and along Woodruff Road and Haywood Road keep Greenville's grease traps busy. Many older downtown buildings also have long, flat kitchen drain runs that need regular jetting no matter how well the trap is kept.
Keeping it from coming back
Keep a log of trap cleanings and backups. Patterns in that log show when the cleaning schedule or the line itself needs attention.
Questions about grease trap installation & repair
Do you pump grease traps?
Pumping is done by grease hauling companies. We install and repair traps and jet the lines that feed them.
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
It depends on volume. Busy kitchens may need it monthly; others less often. Local rules may also set a schedule.
Can you install a grease trap in an existing kitchen?
Yes. Under-sink traps fit many small kitchens; larger operations may need an in-ground interceptor.
Areas we cover for grease trap installation & repair
Plumbcraft sends grease trap installation & repair crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.