Any kitchen serving hot food produces fat, oil and grease. Since this cools and hardens fast once it hits the drain, a proper grease trap is the only real defence. A trap stops grease before it can set inside the pipes.
A grease trap sits between your kitchen sink and the main drain, catching fat before it reaches the pipe network. Since councils across Manchester and Salford expect commercial kitchens to have one fitted, skipping this step can mean a blocked drain and a compliance problem together.
Without one, grease builds up in layers along the pipe wall. Each service adds more, until the pipe narrows enough to back up during a busy shift. We see this problem regularly along the A6 through Bolton and the town centres around Oldham.
Traps need care as well. A full trap stops catching fat, and the grease then flows on into the drain. Because of this, a trap works best alongside a regular cleaning routine.
Regular drain jetting clears existing build-up and keeps the system flowing, even with a trap already in place. Some grease can still slip past a trap, so the pipes need cleaning too. Since prevention costs far less than an emergency callout, we recommend scheduled visits over waiting for a blockage.
We work with cafes, takeaways and restaurants across Stockport and the surrounding area, from Cheadle to Rochdale. We fit and service grease traps alongside our blocked drain clearance service. Get in touch for a fixed-price plan that suits your kitchen.
