Grease Trap Installation & Service in Toronto & the GTA
Toronto & the GTA • Call 647-784-8448
Grease traps capture fat, oil, and grease before they reach the city sewer. Without one, kitchen drains coat with grease, the city issues fines, and the line eventually clogs. Tornado Plumbing & Drains installs, services, and replaces grease traps for Toronto and GTA restaurants — under-counter units and exterior grease interceptors, sized to volume and code.
Last updated April 24, 2026
When this service makes sense
Part of Commercial Plumbing in Toronto & the GTA
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A good place to start for businesses and property managers who need reliable plumbing work, predictable scheduling, and minimal disruption.
Common signs
- Opening a new commercial kitchen where the building permit or health inspection requires a grease interceptor before you can operate
- Repeated kitchen drain or floor-drain backups from grease coating the line between the sink and the main
- An existing undersized trap that fills within a day or two and forces constant pump-outs
- A cracked or corroded old steel interceptor that is leaking or no longer sealing at the lid
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Quick guide and key details
When this page makes sense
A good place to start for businesses and property managers who need reliable plumbing work, predictable scheduling, and minimal disruption.
Most common signs
- Opening a new commercial kitchen where the building permit or health inspection requires a grease interceptor before you can operate
- Repeated kitchen drain or floor-drain backups from grease coating the line between the sink and the main
- An existing undersized trap that fills within a day or two and forces constant pump-outs
- A cracked or corroded old steel interceptor that is leaking or no longer sealing at the lid
What the visit usually includes
- 1. Sizing: Calculate flow and grease load for the kitchen.
- 2. Permit: Pull the plumbing permit.
- 3. Install location: Under-counter or exterior interceptor.
What changes price and scope
- Occupancy, access windows, shut-down requirements, and after-hours coordination.
- Whether the work is isolated service, repeat maintenance, or system-level diagnosis.
- Documentation, tenant communication, and property-management coordination requirements.
How a professional visit usually unfolds
1. Sizing
Calculate flow and grease load for the kitchen. Right size for the volume.
2. Permit
Pull the plumbing permit. Required for new installation.
3. Install location
Under-counter or exterior interceptor. Depends on volume and space.
4. Connect
Tie kitchen drains into the trap; outlet to the sewer. Required configuration.
5. Inspection
City inspection of the install. Code compliance.
Recent Grease Trap Installation & Service in Toronto & the GTA work in Toronto & the GTA
These real project photos show the kind of work this service involves, so you can see examples before you book.
Commercial plumbing crew working inside an industrial facility
Commercial crew on site inside an industrial facility, showing the kind of access, equipment, and coordination commercial plumbing work can involve.
Commercial service crew working inside an industrial facility
This facility photo gives the commercial service pages a broader proof image for inspection, cleaning, and hydro-jetting related work in larger buildings.
Backwater-valve access finished after concrete patch
This result photo shows the finished access point after basement flood-protection plumbing was installed and the floor was restored.
Grease trap pricing (Toronto 2026)
| Scope | Starting from | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Under-counter grease trap install | $1,800 | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Exterior grease interceptor install | $5,500 | $5,500 to $18,000 |
| Cleaning and pump-out (per visit) | $280 | $280 to $700 |
| Repair (baffles, lid, seal) | $320 | $320 to $900 |
Ranges are for planning and triage. Final pricing depends on access, urgency, materials, and whether the visit stays isolated once the area is opened.
Cities Where This Service Is a Strong Fit
- Toronto
Century homes, condo towers, and flood-prone basements make Toronto the broadest local plumbing market on the site.
- North York
Strong fit for post-war housing, aging laterals, and supply-side upgrades that need a system view.
- Etobicoke
Old-home drain risk, redevelopment pressure, and lake-adjacent flooding make this a strong preventative market.
- Mississauga
A good path for mixed-density infrastructure, sump planning, and combining equipment replacement with diagnostics.
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25-year workmanship warranty
Every job Tornado Plumbing & Drains completes in Toronto and the GTA — repair, install, replacement, drain work, sewer work, fixture work — is backed by a 25-year workmanship warranty. The written terms are provided with every quote. If our work fails within 25 years of the install date, we come back and make it right.
Sizing and placement decide whether it works
A grease trap only does its job if it sits in the right spot in the drain run and is matched to your peak flow. Every greasy fixture — prep sinks, the three-compartment wash sink, the dish pit, and kitchen floor drains — has to tie in upstream of the trap, while toilets and hand sinks stay out of it. We confirm the retention volume and the required flow-control fitting against your fixture units so the unit captures fat, oil, and grease instead of letting it slug through during a dinner rush, and so the pump-out interval is realistic rather than a unit that needs servicing every few days.
When a kitchen needs grease trap work
- Opening a new commercial kitchen where the building permit or health inspection requires a grease interceptor before you can operate
- Repeated kitchen drain or floor-drain backups from grease coating the line between the sink and the main
- An existing undersized trap that fills within a day or two and forces constant pump-outs
- A cracked or corroded old steel interceptor that is leaking or no longer sealing at the lid
- A notice from Toronto Water or your landlord that the current setup is not compliant with the sewer use bylaw
- Adding a fryer, wok line, or extra prep sinks that exceed what the existing trap was sized for
- Persistent sewer odour in the kitchen from a missing, bypassed, or dried-out trap
What's included
- On-site assessment of your fixtures, peak flow rate, and available space to size the trap or interceptor correctly
- Permit application and coordination with the City plumbing inspector and Toronto Water sewer-use requirements
- Supply and installation of the under-counter unit or in-ground exterior interceptor, with proper venting and a flow-control fitting
- Tie-in of all greasy fixtures (prep sinks, wash sink, dish pit, floor drains) ahead of the trap and downstream to the sanitary line
- Final inspection, leak and flow testing, and a record of trap size and recommended pump-out interval for your maintenance log
- Removal and disposal of any old or failed interceptor, plus site cleanup
- Written 25-year workmanship warranty on the installation
Grease trap services we provide:
- New grease trap installation (new restaurant or kitchen).
- Existing grease trap replacement.
- Scheduled grease trap cleaning and pump-out.
- Grease trap repair (lid, baffles, seals).
- Sizing assessment for kitchen volume.
- Toronto compliance documentation.
Grease trap cost
Pricing depends on size, type (under-counter or exterior interceptor), kitchen layout, and whether the work is new install or replacement. Cleaning and pump-out is priced per visit and usually scheduled monthly or quarterly depending on volume.
What to share when you call
- Restaurant type and kitchen volume.
- Existing grease trap (size, age, condition).
- Whether you are doing new build, replacement, or service.
- Compliance status and any city notices.
- Photos of the kitchen and existing trap.
- Operating hours and access.
Toronto context
Grease trap and interceptor work in Toronto restaurants and food-service tenants is governed by Toronto Sewer Use Bylaw Chapter 681 — sizing has to match the kitchen, the cleaning frequency has to match the volume, and the documentation has to support a Toronto Public Health inspection. We handle the install, the service contract, and the paperwork.
What to confirm before approving grease trap work
- Sizing should match the actual kitchen volume, not just the smallest available.
- Cleaning intervals should be documented for compliance.
- Permits and city inspections should be coordinated.
Useful info on the call: kitchen volume, existing trap, and compliance status.
Frequently asked questions
How often does a grease trap need cleaning?
Most under-counter traps are cleaned monthly or every two weeks for high-volume kitchens. Exterior interceptors are pumped quarterly or per city schedule.
Do I need an under-counter trap or an exterior interceptor?
Volume drives the answer. Small to moderate volume kitchens often use under-counter traps. Higher volume or full-service restaurants typically need an exterior interceptor.
Can I clean it myself?
Some operators do, but city compliance often requires documented service by a licensed contractor. We provide the records that the city expects.
Will the city fine me if my trap is undersized?
Yes — under-sized or untreated grease can lead to violations and fines. Sizing correctly avoids that risk.
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Real Tornado Plumbing & Drains job — photos and notes pulled from the project log, not stock imagery. Location: Toronto.
Authoritative sources for this service
Public references — City of Toronto programs, federal guidelines, and standards bodies — used for the rules and figures cited on this page.
- City of Toronto — Grease interceptor requirements (Sewer Use Bylaw 681)(city)
- City of Toronto Sewer Use Bylaw — Chapter 681(city)
- Ontario Building Code — Part 7: Plumbing Services(regulator)
- City of Toronto — Plumbing permits(city)
- NASSCO PACP — Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (sewer condition coding)(standard)
- City of Toronto — Combined sewers and basement flooding(city)
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Fast answers before you call
How often does a grease trap need cleaning?
Most under-counter traps are cleaned monthly or every two weeks for high-volume kitchens. Exterior interceptors are pumped quarterly or per city schedule.
Do I need an under-counter trap or an exterior interceptor?
Volume drives the answer. Small to moderate volume kitchens often use under-counter traps. Higher volume or full-service restaurants typically need an exterior interceptor.
Can I clean it myself?
Some operators do, but city compliance often requires documented service by a licensed contractor. We provide the records that the city expects.
Will the city fine me if my trap is undersized?
Yes — under-sized or untreated grease can lead to violations and fines. Sizing correctly avoids that risk.
Book Grease Trap Installation & Service today.
Tornado Plumbing & Drains handles Grease Trap Installation & Service across Toronto and the GTA. Call 647-784-8448 or book online for a clean diagnosis, written scope, and the 25-year workmanship warranty on every install and repair.