Emergency versus Maintenance

For restaurant owners, every dollar—and every hour of uptime—counts. But one overlooked area can quietly drain both your budget and your reputation: your grease trap and drains.

Ignoring regular maintenance can lead to blockages, health code violations, and expensive emergency plumbing calls. The good news? With a simple, affordable maintenance plan, you can avoid these headaches entirely.

At City Grease Trap Services Edmonton, we specialize in helping restaurants protect their business through scheduled grease trap cleaning and drain maintenance—and the value is clear.

The Cost of Ignoring Maintenance

Let’s compare the cost of regular maintenance versus the average cost of emergency issues and fines in Edmonton:

Service Scenario Average Cost (CAD)

Frequency Total Cost Per Year

Emergency Grease Trap Overflow $750 - $1,500 - 1–2/year$1,500 - $3,000

Sewer Backup/Blocked Drains$600 - $1,200 1–2/year $1,200 - $2,400

Bylaw Fine (Drainage Violation) $500 - $2,000 Per Violation $500 - $2,000

Health Inspection Shutdown Lost Revenue: $1,000+/day1–3 days$1,000 - $3,000+

Total Possible Cost Without Maintenance: $4,200 – $10,400/year

Now compare that with a standard grease trap and drain maintenance plan:

Preventative Service

Cost Per Service Grease Trap Cleaning & Pumping $200 - $300

Frequency Annual Cost Every 2 months $1,200 - $1,800

Drain Flushing & Inspection $150 - $250 Every 3–4 months $600 - $800

Total Maintenance Investment: $1,800 – $2,600/year

Maintenance = Peace of Mind + Profit Protection

By investing just $150–$200/month, you get:

• Zero surprise blockages

• No emergency service premiums

• Compliance with City of Edmonton bylaws

• Protection against fines or shutdowns

• Clean, odor-free kitchens that staff and inspectors appreciate

Bylaw Compliance Isn’t Optional

The City of Edmonton’s drainage bylaws require regular grease trap maintenance for all commercial food establishments. Failing to maintain and document cleanings can result in:

• Fines up to $2,000 per violation

• Surprise inspections

• Forced shutdowns

City Grease Trap Services keeps detailed service records to support your compliance and inspection reports.

Our Maintenance Plans Work for You

We offer:

• Scheduled grease trap cleaning every 30, 60, or 90 days

• Drain cleaning and jetting to prevent buildup

• Emergency backup when something goes wrong (just in case)

• 24/7 service availability

• Automated reminders so you never miss a service

Protect Your Restaurant – Save Time, Money & Stress

You work too hard to let one missed service throw your kitchen into chaos. With City Grease Trap Services Edmonton, you get more than a clean trap—you get peace of mind, compliance, and a kitchen that runs like clockwork.

📞 Call 780-716-7460 to request a maintenance plan
💻 Book online at citygreasetrapservices.com
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