Sinks and floor drains backing up
Backups at the prep sink usually mean grease has filled the trap or plugged the outlet. A cleaning, followed by jetting the drain if needed, gets water moving again.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Mount Prospect, IL
Grease traps and interceptors sized, installed, cleaned and kept on schedule for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Mount Prospect.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Grease trap problems we handle in Mount Prospect
Every kitchen that washes greasy pans sends fats, oils and grease toward the sewer, and the trap or interceptor is what stops them. In Mount Prospect we size and install grease traps, clean and maintain them on a schedule, and keep the service records the sanitary district or village asks to see.
New restaurant needs a trap or interceptor
New food establishments usually need a grease trap or interceptor approved during plan review. We size it from your fixtures and flow and install it before inspection.
Staff cleaning the trap themselves
Small under-sink traps can be cleaned by trained staff, but grease has to be disposed of properly and a log kept. We can take that over or set up the routine.
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.
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.
Interceptor overdue for pumping
Large in-ground interceptors are pumped by licensed waste haulers. We schedule the pump-out, inspect the tank and record the service.
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 locationWe find the trap or interceptor, open it and look at size, condition and connections.
- SizingTrap or interceptor sized by fixtures, flow rate and the local requirements that apply.
- 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 jettingGrease-coated drain lines downstream of the trap cleared with hydro-jetting when needed.
- Service log and manifestsA maintenance log and disposal records ready for inspectors and the property manager.
- Recurring scheduleA standing cleaning interval matched to your trap and cooking volume.
What goes into the system
Under-sink grease trapsSmall indoor traps for cafes, bakeries and kitchens with limited grease.
Under-sink trap or interceptorVolume and menu decide: a small trap for a cafe, an interceptor for a fryer-heavy kitchen.
Flow control fittingsFlow restrictors that keep water moving through the trap slowly enough for grease to separate.
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 trapsPolyethylene traps don't rust; coated steel is common in older installs.
What the work looks like in Mount Prospect homes
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect bakery kitchen: before and after
A bakery kitchen in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The reason for the call: a FOG notice and no maintenance records. Finished kitchen: 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 line jetting.
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, cafe kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
A cafe kitchen in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The reason for the call: a full interceptor and a sour smell by the back door. The result: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. The job covered sizing, cleaning and pump-out, plus line jetting.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
What changed: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →Scheduling around service
- 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 installThe trap is cleaned or pumped, repaired or replaced, often before or after service hours.
- Log and scheduleYou get a dated service record and the next visit on the calendar.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning questions from Mount Prospect businesses
Can a plumber clean a grease trap?
A plumber can clean small traps and fix the drains around them. Pumping large interceptors is done by licensed waste haulers with manifests.
Can I clean my grease trap myself?
For a small indoor trap, yes, with care and records. For in-ground interceptors, no; they need a pump truck.
What can't go down a grease trap?
Waste oil goes to recycling, not the trap. Scraping and strainers keep solids from filling it.
What records do inspectors want?
A maintenance log with service dates and what was done, and for pumped interceptors the hauler's manifests.
What are the grease trap rules in Mount Prospect?
FOG rules vary by community. In Mount Prospect, the village or sanitary district sets them; we work to those rules and keep the records they expect.
Mount Prospect building permit for grease trap service: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- Kitchens in Mount Prospect keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
- We coordinate with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services and the fire department so inspections don't hold up your opening.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
ZIP 60056ZIP 60005
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.