Sewer or rotten-egg smell in the kitchen
Grease and food solids left too long in a trap turn rancid. Regular cleaning and a tight, gasketed lid usually end the odor.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Bloomingdale, IL
Grease traps and interceptors sized, installed, cleaned and kept on schedule for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Bloomingdale.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Grease trap problems we handle in Bloomingdale
A grease trap only works when it is the right size and emptied before it fills. We install under-sink traps and in-ground interceptors for Bloomingdale restaurants, cafes, bakeries and institutional kitchens, and set up cleaning so backups and FOG violations stop being a surprise.
School, church or daycare kitchen trap
Institutional kitchens with lighter use still need their trap cleaned and logged. We set an interval that fits how often the kitchen cooks.
Notice from the village or sanitary district
FOG programs can issue notices when grease shows up in the sewer downstream of your building. We inspect the trap, clean it and set up a maintenance schedule with records.
Sinks and floor drains backing up
When the three-compartment sink or floor drains back up during service, the trap is often full or the line past it is coated with grease. We clean the trap and clear the line.
Damaged lid, baffles or rusted trap
Broken baffles, corroded walls or a cracked lid let grease pass straight through. We repair what we can and replace the trap when it's beyond that.
Grease clogs in the sewer line
Hardened grease in the building drain needs hydro-jetting, not a snake. Afterward we check the trap so it doesn't build back up.
Not sure how often to clean
A common rule of thumb is to clean before grease and solids fill about a quarter of the trap's depth. Your local FOG rules may set a schedule as well.
Trap too small for the kitchen
Kitchens grow: more sinks, more fryers, more covers. When the trap can't keep up, we size a replacement to the current load.
What we handle on site
- SizingWe calculate the size from your sinks, flow and menu, not a guess.
- Permits and plan reviewPlumbing permit and plan review for new or replaced traps, where the village requires it.
- InstallationNew traps installed with proper venting, flow control and access for cleaning.
- Cleaning and pump-outSmall traps cleaned on site; larger interceptors pumped by licensed waste haulers.
- Inspection of baffles and outletWe look inside the empty trap for damage that lets grease pass.
- Line jettingJetting for lines that have built up grease past the trap.
- Service log and manifestsEach visit is recorded with date, measurements and work done; pumped waste is documented with the hauler's manifest.
Systems and components
Gasketed lids and access risersLids and risers that make the trap easy to open and keep smell out of the kitchen.
Poly and coated steel trapsPlastic traps resist corrosion; steel traps are still used where size or listing calls for them.
In-ground grease interceptorsLarge outdoor or below-slab tanks that hold more grease and are pumped less often.
Under-sink grease trapsSmall indoor traps for cafes, bakeries and kitchens with limited grease.
Flow control fittingsFlow restrictors that keep water moving through the trap slowly enough for grease to separate.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning before and after — Bloomingdale homes
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale commercial kitchen: before and after
A commercial kitchen near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. The reason for the call: a full interceptor and a sour smell by the back door. After: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. The job covered installation, cleaning and pump-out, plus line jetting.
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, commercial kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
The site: a commercial kitchen in Glendale Heights. The reason for the call: a FOG notice and no maintenance records. After: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. Work included sizing, installation, plus line jetting.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a bakery kitchen in Bloomingdale
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bloomingdale
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bloomingdale →How the project goes
- Call or book a visitShare what you're seeing and any letter from the village or inspector.
- Inspect the trapWe open the trap, measure grease and solids and check its size and condition.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for cleaning, repair or a new trap.
- Clean, pump or installWe do the work around your hours and leave the area clean.
- Log and scheduleRecords for your files and a cleaning interval that fits your kitchen.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning questions from Bloomingdale businesses
How is a grease trap sized?
Sizing depends on what drains to it and how fast. Undersized traps are a common cause of backups and violations.
Can a plumber clean a grease trap?
Yes for small traps and drain clearing. Large interceptors need a pump truck and licensed hauling, which we arrange.
What's the difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor?
A trap is usually a small indoor unit at the sink; an interceptor is a large tank, often outdoors or below grade, for higher volumes.
Can you service the trap outside our hours?
Yes. We schedule cleaning before opening or after closing to keep the kitchen running.
What records do inspectors want?
A maintenance log with service dates and what was done, and for pumped interceptors the hauler's manifests.
What is the Bloomingdale building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- We plan Bloomingdale jobs around your service hours, including early mornings, nights and closed days.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Building & Zoning Department and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
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Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
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