Grease Trap Services Fountain Valley
Grease trap services Fountain Valley is what keeps your kitchen drains from turning into a disaster. These hidden boxes under your sink or just outside the wall catch all the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before it gets to the sewer line. When they clog up, your sinks back up, your floor floods, and you might even get shut down. And yeah, it smells awful.
We deal with residential and small commercial grease traps that stop working, overflow, or stink up the whole place. Whether you run a small deli near Warner Ave or just got a big family doing tons of cooking at home, we’ve handled it. Our tools ain’t the old snake on a reel either—we got high-pressure jetters, inspection cams, and odor block gel that helps it smell normal again. Most of the time, it’s a mix of hardened grease and food debris sitting too long. Don’t wait for it to overflow. book online or Call us (714) 964-3519 for grease trap services in Fountain Valley and we’ll handle it quick.
Story from the Field: Grease Trap Near Mile Square Golf Course
Couple months ago, a small takeout joint just off Brookhurst and Slater had their kitchen shut down mid-lunch. Grease trap overflowed, and the health inspector wasn’t having it. The owner called us late morning and said it’d been years since the trap was cleaned.
We got out there quick. Opened up the trap and it was nearly full solid. The baffle was busted too. We used the jetter to break through the sludge, vacuumed it out, and replaced the old baffle with a new one. We even scoped the line downstream just to be sure.
They passed reinspection that same day. Owner said he had no idea the trap needed regular service. Now we’ve got him on a 6-month schedule. No more emergencies.
How Grease Trap Cleaning & Repair Works
First, we check the size and location. Some are inside under the sink, others are buried outside. Then we open the lid and see what’s inside. If it’s over 25% full of grease, that’s too much. We clean it out, scrape the walls, check the baffles, and flush the lines leading in and out.
If there’s damage, like a cracked lid or missing internal pieces, we can usually fix or swap parts same-day. New traps are all ABS or PVC, easier to clean and last longer. We also handle bad smells with odor blocks or vent checks.
All waste is hauled away to approved grease recycling sites.
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Getting Ready Before We Show Up
Clear out the area near the trap if it’s inside. If it’s outside, move trash bins or any storage. Don’t run water before we get there—it just stirs the mess.
If you know when it was last cleaned, that helps. If you’ve never had it done, tell us. No judgment—we’d rather fix it now than after a flood.
Common DIY Mistakes in Grease Trap Services Fountain Valley
A lotta people think dumping hot water and soap will clear grease. That only melts the grease a little—then it hardens further down. We’ve also seen folks try vacuuming it with shop vacs. Bad move. That grease turns rock solid and clogs the vac.
Another mistake? Ignoring the smell. If your kitchen stinks like old fryer oil, don’t spray deodorizer—check the trap. We’ve even seen someone tile over an old trap lid during a remodel. Took hours to bust it back open.
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Call for Grease Trap Services Fountain Valley
Backed-up grease trap? Or one that smells like deep fryer sludge? Don’t wait. Call us (714) 964-3519 or book online. We handle grease trap services in Fountain Valley and make sure you’re clean, code-ready, and back to cooking.
FAQs – Grease Trap Services Fountain Valley
Every 1–6 months depending on usage. We recommend every 90 days for small commercial kitchens.
Fats, oils, food debris, and soap scum harden in the trap. Over time, they block flow.
Yes. We follow local codes and dispose of the waste at approved facilities.
Both. We handle home kitchens and small commercial spots all over Fountain Valley.
Absolutely. We can put you on a set schedule so you don’t have to remember.
Local Code & Resources
- Fountain Valley Building & Safety —
www.fountainvalley.gov/236/Building-Safety - OC Health – Food Protection —
www.ochealthinfo.com/food-protection
