Grease Trap Installation & Maintenance in Columbus, Ohio
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Expert Grease Trap Services for Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Grease buildup in commercial kitchens can clog drains, damage plumbing, and lead to expensive repairs. Installing a grease trap is the most effective way to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering your drainage system, helping you stay compliant with health and environmental regulations.
At The Waterworks, we specialize in grease trap installation, maintenance, and cleaning for restaurants, cafeterias, food service businesses, and industrial kitchens. Whether you need a new grease trap installed or routine maintenance on an existing unit, our experienced technicians provide fast, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
Need Professional Service? Call us today to schedule grease trap installation or maintenance for your business. Â
What Is a Grease Trap?
A grease trap is a plumbing device that prevents fats, oils, and solid waste from entering the sewer system. Installed in commercial kitchens, it captures grease and food particles before they can cause blockages and backups.
Without a properly functioning grease trap, grease buildup can:
- Clog drains and pipes, leading to slow drainage and expensive plumbing failures.
- Create foul odors and unsanitary kitchen conditions.
- Result in regulatory fines for non-compliance with municipal grease disposal laws.
A properly installed and maintained grease trap protects your plumbing system and keeps your business running smoothly. Â
How to Maintain a Grease Trap
Once installed, a grease trap requires regular maintenance to function properly and prevent overflows. Follow these best practices:
- Clean & Empty the Trap Regularly – Traps should be emptied before reaching capacity to prevent clogs and odors.
- Scrape Food Waste Off Plates – Reducing solid waste minimizes grease buildup.
- Use Hot Water & Grease-Breaking Detergents – Helps prevent residue accumulation and keeps the trap working efficiently.
- Schedule Professional Maintenance – Routine inspections ensure your grease trap is compliant with local regulations.
An overflowing grease trap can cause serious health hazards and business disruptions. If your trap is clogged, full, or malfunctioning, The Waterworks offers professional grease trap cleaning and maintenance to keep your system running efficiently. Â
Benefits of Installing a Grease Trap
A grease trap provides long-term benefits for businesses in the food service industry, including:
- Prevents Clogged Drains & Costly Plumbing Repairs – Stops grease, fats, and solids from damaging your drainage system.
- Eliminates Unpleasant Odors – Prevents rotting grease from accumulating in pipes.
- Ensures Regulatory Compliance – Meets local plumbing and sanitation codes, avoiding fines.
- Long-Lasting & Corrosion-Resistant – Modern grease traps are durable, cost-effective, and built for longevity.
- Reduces Business Downtime – Avoids plumbing emergencies that can disrupt daily operations.
If your business doesn’t have a grease trap or needs a replacement, now is the time to upgrade your system for better efficiency and compliance. Â
Our Grease Trap Services
At The Waterworks, we provide comprehensive grease trap solutions, including:
- Grease Trap Installation – Properly sized and installed units for restaurants, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens.
- Routine Cleaning & Maintenance – Prevents overflow, odors, and blockages.
- Grease Trap Repair – Troubleshooting slow drainage, backups, and system malfunctions.
- Compliance & Inspections – Ensuring your grease trap meets local health and safety regulations.
Our expert technicians use high-quality equipment to ensure your grease trap operates efficiently and remains compliant with health codes. Â
Why Choose The Waterworks for Grease Trap Services?
Since 1986, The Waterworks has been the go-to commercial plumbing contractor for restaurants and food service businesses in Columbus and Central Ohio. Businesses choose us because we offer:
- Licensed & Certified Technicians – Experts in grease trap installation, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Fast & Reliable Service – Prompt scheduling with minimal disruption to your business operations.
- Cost-Effective Solutions – Save money with proper grease trap management and maintenance.
- Comprehensive Commercial Plumbing Expertise – From grease traps to full plumbing system upgrades, we do it all.
Whether you need a new grease trap installed or professional cleaning, our team delivers efficient, hassle-free service.Â
Serving Columbus & Central Ohio Businesses
Since 1986, The Waterworks has provided top-quality commercial plumbing services to businesses across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, and Union counties.
We serve:
- Columbus
- Dublin
- Westerville
- Gahanna
- Hilliard
- Newark
- Pickerington
- Powell
- Reynoldsburg
- Upper Arlington
- Grove City
- Grandview Heights
- Bexley
- Beechwold
- Blacklick
- Clintonville
- German Village
- Lewis Center
- London
- Polaris
- Short North
- Victorian Village
If your business is located in Central Ohio, we’re here to help.
Schedule Your Grease Trap Installation or Maintenance Today
Protect your plumbing system, ensure compliance with regulations, and prevent costly repairs with professional grease trap installation and maintenance from The Waterworks.
Call us today to schedule grease trap installation, cleaning, or repair services for your business.
We’ll help keep your kitchen running smoothly and efficiently! Â
Since 1986, The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Central Ohio. Our unwavering dedication to providing reliable, top-quality plumbing, drain, and HVAC services has earned us the trust of our community and numerous five-star reviews. Discover why our customers continue to rely on us for all their service needs.
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Chad was a delight to deal with. On-time, friendly and efficient. He has served us well for several years. Simply put, " Good Job ".
My technician was very efficient and cleaned up after he was finished also he was very personable
Ryan from WaterWorks did a fantastic job installing a new toilet. He was upfront with pricing over the phone. Ryan was knowledgeable and explained everything and answered questions. We will definitely use WaterWorks again.
I’ve used JonLe for years whether general maintenance, service or replacement. Every single person I have worked with from the office to the techs to the sales team have been so great to work with. Always friendly and professional, extremely fair and they don’t try to push unnecessary or unneeded items, take the time to explain and educate at the same time. They will continue to be my go to team!
Waterworks does preventative maintenance on my sewer line yearly. I have a lot of trees and the roots can be pesky. I always request for Dave Canning to do the work. He is prompt, professional and has many years of experience. Highly recommend them!
Travis did a great job. He was very thorough and knowledgeable about how to use the Waterwork's great technology to be sure our drains were completely clear.
kept well informed with multiple reminders, texts with detailed information about service and the Tech prior to arriving......pic of the Tech in the text was a nice touch
I have used Jonle for several years now, and I am very happy with the service they provide!
I have been a JonLe customer for over twenty years. Today's service call was more evidence of why. Dino, our service tech, showed up on time, was professional and knowledgeable. He completed his worked and walked us through everything he had done and the condition of our HVAC system. I have great confidence in JonLe and am always comforted by the skill their team displays.
Today I had my semi-annual pre-cooling season system checkup. I received both a text and phone call when the technician was on his way. He arrived on time. Chad is professional and very personable. He updated me on what he did and made sure I understood. His work was thorough and gives me peace of mind that my heat pump and furnace are in good working order for the upcoming summer. He replaced my furnace filter (as its life had almost expired) and reset my filter maintenance minder. I am a very happy customer of West Chester Heating & Cooling.
Great service for a bi-annual hvac check on our equipment. The technician went above and beyond to point out some items to watch.
For over 35 years and in two homes, I have trusted the services of Jonle Heating and Cooling. Whether for routine maintenance, service or installation, they have never failed to impress me and keep me feeling secure in the reliability of their work. I purchase a yearly Gold Plan to ensure my system is kept running smoothly for all seasons. Today Matt services my A/C system to ensure I can continue to live comfortably in our home. Thank you!
JonLe service techs are always professional, courteous and respectful of my home. The office staff are friendly and easy to book appointments with.
Jason was friendly and helpful. He did a fast, through job (as usual with Jonle). We are always happy with the service we get from Jonle.
I have used JonLe heating and cooling since I built my home 5 years ago and they have always been prompt, dependable, and have my system running perfectly. Their technicians have always been knowledgeable, respectful, and always cover their shoes when they come in. I had Will today and he was fantastic.
The guy did a very thorough job with pictures and explanations of each item checked. First time anyone ever did that . Since the price went up glad to see the service improved with it😊
First time using their service and it was a pleasure working with Mark. They were very informative and they weren't about the money. They were about doing the service that they were paid to do. I would highly recommend them.
Scheduling was a problem. Was scheduled for a specific day and range of hours but didn't happen at all that. Rescheduled for following day and plumber Jay Markham got a difficult job done in a timely manner.
We’ve used this company for our annual backflow test the last few years and they always do a great job. Easy, clear communication and quick service. Highly recommend!
Their service technician Steve is great. Very knowledgeable and nice. He has taken care of servicing our system for almost 10 years.
Technician was prompt and serviced furnace. Questions were answered! Very satisfied!
Our Tech Pete was on time and called us 39 minutes prior to arrival. Did a great job repairing both water heaters and replaced a faulty shower valve. He thoroughly tested everything and cleaned up after he was done. Great overall experience.
Excellent service and support once again by the Waterworks team. Timely arrival to the job site. Assessed challenges and presented a viable solution for our bathroom shower repair. Our partnership with Waterworks is well over 20 years - and each time they are on our property to offer professional guidance - we're reminded while they remain our preferred supply partner.
Our Waterworks experience was completely satisfactory. Our appointment time was kept as promised and even though we could not duplicate our backup issue for the technician to observe, he provided valuable recommendations and suggestions for our situation. Over half an hour of professional time was devoted by the technician yet there was no fee charged! We think that was terrific! We are repeat customers and continue to recommend Waterworks to anyone in need of plumbing assistance.
Have used them for well over 30 years at my home and condo. Extremely reliable. Their technicians are always personable and knowledgeable. Office staff is also kind and pleasant. Would highly recommend. Price paid is for annual service contract which includes a visit in Spring for HVAC and one in fall for furnace.
I’ve used Jonle for many years and have always been happy with work done. They explain everything and are good to work with.
The office staff is always courteous and makes scheduling appointments painless. The technicians are always courteous, prompt, professional, and thorough. They always explain what they did, how the system is performing, and offer to answer any questions. The email documentation with photos of everything checked and completed is reassuring. We have been customers for decades and the Jonle team has never given us a reason to consider anyone else. The semi-annual planned maintenance package is very cost effective.
The tech was very professional and courteous. He did a wonderful job and left the place as clean as he found it.
Had my yearly A/C tune up, everything was great and ready for another Summer..
Seth did an excellent job fixing my outdoor pipe problem. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what was causing the issue and how he was going to fix it. The repair was done efficiently, and everything is now working great. Thanks so much!
It was easy to make an appointment. I was kept informed when the technician was arriving, and they sent a picture. He did a great job, and answered any questions I had. Very polite and friendly.
The JonLe HVAC maintenance is terrific. Todd did a great job. They are always professional and respectful of my space and time. They provide terrific reminders and notice. Todd was right on time. It is reassuring to know that my air conditioner is working well with summer coming.
As always, excellent service from Waterworks for a clogged basement floor drain. Aaron arrived early in the scheduled (same day) time, quickly assessed the situation and was finished within an hour. Aaron is always friendly and professional. Waterworks is our go-to for any plumbing services, and I give them my highest recommendations.
I called Waterworks for an estimate for a new sump pump installation as mine was decades old. The tech had one in his truck and the price was reasonable. He installed it right away and did a good job cleaning up. I was very happy with the service.
Conrad and Brayden were friendly and helped us find the source of our water leak. They cleaned up the mess and we are very appreciative. Will call Waterworks Plumbing again. We also felt the pricing was reasonable.
This is one of the honest company I have requested Plumbing services for. I requested an inspection on my downspout from them and they sent a technician the same day within a few hours. The technician was Devonte. He was professional and very honest. He explained the system for me clearly and share some expectations upfront. I really like his humanity side and represents his company well.
Matt serviced, my furnace today, very professional, wore booties to protect my carpet very efficient, explained everything that he did in a timely manner. Explained the efficiency of my furnace. Matt has serviced my air conditioning and furnace in the past, and I feel very confident with his return service. It's great to count on the same company to provide the same employees for very friendly and efficient service.Always please with the service I receive fromJonLe
I have been with Jonle Heating & Cooling for about 40 years. They have always given .excellent service.