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.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Des Plaines, IL
Grease traps and interceptors sized, installed, cleaned and kept on schedule for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Des Plaines.
- Commercial kitchens across Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Grease trap problems we handle in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines 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.
Health inspector asked about the grease trap
Inspectors want to see maintenance, not just a trap. Our service tickets and log give you the paper trail.
Interceptor overdue for pumping
When the outdoor interceptor hasn't been pumped in a long while, grease and solids crowd out the water. We arrange pumping by a licensed hauler and check the baffles and outlet.
New restaurant needs a trap or interceptor
A build-out without the right grease interceptor can stall at plumbing or health review. We plan the size and location with your fixture layout.
Sewer or rotten-egg smell in the kitchen
A sour smell near the sinks or the back door often comes from a trap that is overdue for cleaning or has a bad lid seal. We clean it and check the seal and venting.
Trap too small for the kitchen
If the trap fills in days, it was sized for a lighter menu or fewer sinks. We review the fixtures and flow and recommend a larger trap or interceptor.
Not sure how often to clean
Busy fryer kitchens may need small traps cleaned every few weeks; larger interceptors go longer. We set the schedule from your actual buildup.
Scope of work
- Site visit and trap locationA look at every grease-producing fixture and where it drains, plus the trap itself.
- SizingTrap or interceptor sized by fixtures, flow rate and the local requirements that apply.
- Permits and plan reviewWe file the plumbing permit and match the trap to what the plan reviewer and FOG program expect.
- InstallationNew traps installed with proper venting, flow control and access for cleaning.
- 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 manifestsA maintenance log and disposal records ready for inspectors and the property manager.
Systems and components
Gasketed lids and access risersTight-sealing lids keep odor in; risers bring buried interceptors up to grade for service.
Poly and coated steel trapsPlastic traps resist corrosion; steel traps are still used where size or listing calls for them.
In-ground grease interceptorsGravity interceptors for high-volume kitchens, serviced by pump truck.
Under-sink grease trapsSmall indoor traps for cafes, bakeries and kitchens with limited grease.
Flow control fittingsA fitting that limits flow so the trap can do its job.
Kitchens like yours in Des Plaines: before and after
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, bakery kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
This one is a bakery kitchen in Des Plaines. 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. On site this meant site visit and trap location, sizing, plus service log and manifests.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a bakery kitchen in Mount Prospect
The site: a bakery kitchen in Mount Prospect. The main complaint was a grease trap that kept backing up the prep sinks. After: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. Work included site visit and trap location, sizing, plus service log and manifests.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →From survey to sign-off
- Call or book a visitTell us about the kitchen, the backup or notice and when the trap was last cleaned.
- Inspect the trapA look inside the trap and at the lines around it.
- Written estimateA clear written quote for the work and the recommended schedule.
- 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 Des Plaines businesses
Can I clean my grease trap myself?
You can, but inspectors will ask for the log and how the waste was disposed of. Many kitchens hand it off to keep that consistent.
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?
People use the words loosely, but in general traps are compact and indoors and interceptors are large and serviced from outside.
What are the grease trap rules in Des Plaines?
Requirements in Des Plaines are set by the village and the sanitary district that treats its sewage. We check the current rules when we size or service a trap.
Do I need a permit to install a grease trap?
Typically yes. New interceptors especially go through plumbing review and inspection.
What is the Des Plaines building department phone number?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- Kitchens in Des Plaines keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
ZIP 60016ZIP 60018
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
Commercial Hood CleaningHood, duct and roof fan degreased to bare metal, after hours.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.