Keep your commercial kitchen running smoothly and stay compliant with local FOG regulations through professional grease trap jetting, repair, and installation services.
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For restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and commercial food preparation facilities, unmanaged fats, oils, and grease (FOG) represent a significant operational risk. Without scheduled grease trap cleaning, facilities face costly plumbing backups, foul odors permeating dining areas, severe health code violations, and extended business downtime.
The City of Portland and surrounding municipalities enforce strict FOG management regulations. These local regulations are largely governed by the “25% rule” — a trap must be cleaned when the total volume of floating FOG and settled food solids reaches 25% of the total functional capacity of the unit.
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Every service backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty and complete FOG compliance documentation.
Our high-pressure hydro jetting equipment clears FOG buildup from drain lines, baffles, and outlet tees. We also inspect and repair trap components — including inlet and outlet tees, baffles, and lids — to keep your trap functioning properly between service visits.
Our hydro jetting equipment clears blocked lines and removes FOG buildup from large outdoor underground interceptors ranging from 500 to over 2,000 gallons, without disrupting your parking lot or daily operations.
We handle your entire Portland FOG program compliance process, submitting documentation directly to the Portland Water Bureau on your behalf, maintaining complete digital service history records for city inspectors.
A thorough four-step protocol that leaves your trap clean, inspected, and fully documented.
We locate the trap or interceptor, assess current blockage conditions, and identify any component damage before work begins.
Our high-pressure hydro jetting equipment blasts through FOG buildup in drain lines and clears blockages from baffles and outlet tees.
We inspect baffles, inlet and outlet tees, and lids for damage or wear, and repair or replace any components that are cracked, missing, or no longer sealing correctly.
We provide a service report documenting work completed, components repaired, and the condition of the trap — ready for your FOG compliance records.
Lovett manages your entire compliance process so your kitchen team can stay focused on operations.
Your property may utilize a smaller indoor trap or a large outdoor interceptor. We service both with the right equipment for each.
Point-of-use grease traps are typically located indoors, positioned directly under a commercial sink or recessed into the kitchen floor. Because of their smaller holding capacity, these units require highly frequent attention to prevent indoor backups and foul odors.
Depending on kitchen volume, most indoor traps require comprehensive cleaning on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
Outdoor grease interceptors are large, high-capacity underground tanks made of concrete or fiberglass — ranging from 500 to over 2,000 gallons — built to handle the waste output for high-volume facilities, hospitals, or multi-tenant commercial properties.
Our hydro jetting equipment is built to clear lines and remove FOG buildup from large underground interceptors — without disrupting your parking lot or daily operations. We also handle full trap and interceptor installations when replacement is the right solution.
Managing multiple vendors, tracking compliance deadlines, and remembering service schedules takes valuable time away from running your commercial property. Lovett Services offers maintenance programs designed explicitly for busy commercial, municipal, and multifamily property managers.
Whether your facility requires monthly indoor pumping, quarterly outdoor interceptor service, or a custom bi-annual schedule, we handle the logistics, tracking your service dates, dispatching proactively before the trap hits the 25% threshold, and automatically providing compliance paperwork.
We track your required service dates and dispatch our trucks before the trap reaches the 25% threshold.
After every service, we generate and deliver all documentation required by local water bureaus. No chasing reports.
We consolidate grease trap maintenance across all your commercial locations under one vendor and one billing relationship.
All maintenance work is backed by our 1-year warranty and a commitment to 5-star service 100% of the time.
When a grease trap overflows, your commercial kitchen shuts down entirely. Slow drains and gurgling sinks are early warnings. Ignoring them leads to accelerated sewer line deterioration, severe backups, and potential temporary closure of your facility.
Lovett Services provides rapid 24-hour emergency response for commercial, municipal, and industrial properties across the Pacific Northwest. We extract the overflow, sanitize the immediate area, and clear the underlying pipe blockage using high-pressure hydro jetting if necessary.
If you notice any of these warning signs, contact our emergency dispatch immediately. Every hour of delay risks greater damage and a longer shutdown.
Trusted by property managers and businesses across the Pacific Northwest.
“Pat in dispatch was professional, friendly, and up front about everything. Jose showed up exactly on time, explained everything he was doing, and provided friendly, efficient service. I’d gladly recommend Lovett.”
Portland Area Resident
“Lovett’s team arrived right on time with a crew, foreman, and large trucks. Each employee was splendid, professional, focused, and directed. I am encouraged by how comprehensive and technically proficient your company is.”
Condo Owner, Portland, OR
Common questions from commercial kitchen operators and facility managers.
Cleaning frequency depends on your kitchen’s daily volume and the size of your trap. High-volume restaurants may require cleaning every 4-6 weeks. Lower-volume kitchens may only need quarterly service. We assess your specific situation and build a maintenance schedule that keeps you within the Portland FOG program’s 25% rule at all times.
A grease trap is typically a smaller indoor unit installed near the kitchen sink and dishwasher, designed for lower-volume facilities. A grease interceptor is a larger outdoor underground tank designed for high-volume commercial kitchens. We service both types with specialized equipment.
Overflow sends FOG directly into the municipal sewer system, which can cause blockages in city mainlines, sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and significant regulatory fines. If you experience an overflow, call our 24/7 emergency line immediately for rapid extraction and documentation.
Yes. Following every service, we provide complete FOG compliance documentation. We can submit the required reports directly to the Portland Water Bureau or other relevant authority on your behalf, eliminating one more administrative burden for your facility team.
Absolutely. We service both indoor grease traps and large outdoor grease interceptors. Our heavy-duty vac trucks are equipped to handle the volume and waste associated with large outdoor units serving high-capacity commercial kitchens.
Don’t wait for a backup or a health inspection failure. Lovett Services handles your entire grease management program — jetting, repairs, line clearing, and all.
