Commercial Drain & Sewer Solutions

Grease lines, mainlines, and commercial drains

Drain and sewer problems in a commercial building are often tied to how the property is used. Restaurant kitchens push grease, oils, and food solids through lines that need regular attention or they build up and slow down over time. Retail centers and office buildings deal with mainline backups that can affect multiple tenant spaces sharing a single sewer connection. Industrial properties sometimes have process drains carrying debris or sediment that a typical household drain never sees. A technician identifies the type of line involved and whether a clog is isolated or tied to a shared mainline before choosing a method to clear it.

Hydro jetting is often the right tool for grease buildup in restaurant lines or sediment in industrial drains, since high pressure water clears the inside of the pipe rather than just punching a hole through a clog. A sewer camera inspection can reveal an accessible line's condition, including visible damage or root intrusion, and help narrow down the source of a mainline backup, which matters when a property has multiple buildings or tenant spaces tied into one system.

Access and recurring buildup

Drain problems affecting a restaurant kitchen or a retail restroom need to be handled with minimal disruption to customers and staff. Locate the available cleanouts and identify the fixtures that share the affected line. Keeping staff away from sewage is important during a backup. Stop discharging into that line until its condition is assessed.

Scheduled preventative jetting is available for restaurant kitchens and other properties with recurring grease or buildup issues, clearing lines on a set schedule before a backup happens rather than waiting for one. This is set up based on the specific property and how its lines have performed historically.

Getting a line assessed

A $120 diagnostic fee applies to drain and sewer repair visits and is waived once you proceed with the repair, with pricing given in writing before work begins. Replacement estimates are free. A damaged section may need repair or replacement rather than another cleaning, and the written scope should distinguish those options. Call the Tempe shop at 1917 E 5th St to schedule a camera inspection or discuss a recurring drain issue at a commercial property.