Lefty's Plumbing
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Drain & Sewer

Grease Trap Service in San Diego

Restaurants and commercial kitchens need grease traps that are clean and code-compliant. We service, pump, and repair traps on a schedule that keeps you inspection-ready.

24-hour supportAvailable around the clock for emergencies.
10 years of experienceLicensed San Diego plumbers you can trust.
100% satisfactionGuaranteed workmanship, backed in writing.
What's included

Grease Trap Service

  • Scheduled pump-outs
  • Grease trap repair and replacement
  • Line hydro-jetting to remove hardened FOG
  • Compliance documentation
  • After-hours service to fit your operating hours

Need it handled today?

Give us a call. Same-day windows available.

Why this comes up in San Diego

Older San Diego neighborhoods like North Park, Kensington, University Heights, and Golden Hill are full of clay and cast-iron laterals with mature trees on top of them. Newer builds in Del Sur, Otay Ranch, and 4S Ranch tend to have fixture-branch clogs instead. Either way, we camera the line so you see exactly what caused it.

FAQ

Common questions

How often should a grease trap be serviced?+

Most operators need service every 30 to 90 days depending on volume and trap size.

Do you provide documentation?+

Yes. Manifests and service records for health inspectors on request.

Can you upgrade my trap?+

Yes. We size and install larger traps to match kitchen output when the current one is undersized.

Why do older San Diego neighborhoods have so many root problems?+

Neighborhoods like North Park, Kensington, South Park, and University Heights are full of clay laterals from the 1920s to 1950s. Mature ficus, magnolia, and pepper trees find every joint. Jetting plus root treatment is the long-term fix, not repeat snaking.

Do you pull permits for sewer work?+

Yes. Every sewer replacement inside City of San Diego, La Mesa, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Coronado, or unincorporated county is permitted and inspected before backfill.

Our Promise

The Lefty guarantee

Written guarantee

Every job backed in writing. If it fails, we come back.

Licensed & insured

Fully licensed technicians, insured, and background-checked.

4.9★ from 312+ reviews

Trusted by San Diego homeowners across the county.

Ready when you are

Got a leak? Give Lefty a call.

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