Grease traps help in Central Florida
Grease Trap Replacement in Orlando, FL
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle grease trap replacement with care.
65+ years serving Central Florida
Licensed local service team
Fast scheduling and clear communication
Service Overview
Grease Trap Replacement With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
An aging, undersized, or structurally compromised grease trap can't be patched indefinitely. At some point, replacement is the most cost-effective solution — and the only way to get back to full compliance with confidence.
Lapin Services provides full grease trap replacement for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food service operations throughout Orlando and Central Florida. We remove the old system, install the right replacement, handle the permits, and coordinate required inspections from start to finish.
Problems We Solve
Common Grease Trap Replacement Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
Structural Failure Beyond Repair
Severe cracking, widespread corrosion, or complete baffle failure can make a trap unrepairable. Replacement is the only way to restore reliable function and compliance.
Undersized Trap for Current Kitchen Volume
A trap installed for a smaller operation can't keep up with increased cooking volume — resulting in frequent pump-outs, compliance issues, and grease reaching the sewer.
End-of-Life System
Older traps — especially concrete units — eventually deteriorate to the point where ongoing maintenance costs outweigh the cost of replacement.
Code Upgrade Required
Permit renewals, property sales, or kitchen renovations sometimes trigger code review that requires the existing trap to be brought up to current standards.
Persistent Compliance Violations Despite Regular Service
If your trap keeps failing inspections despite regular pumping and cleaning, the problem may be systemic — and replacement may be more cost-effective than continued repairs.
When to Call
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
Your Trap Has Significant Cracking or Structural Damage
When the housing itself is compromised, repair may not be sufficient to restore compliance. An assessment will determine whether replacement is warranted.
You've Expanded Your Kitchen Significantly
Adding fryers, steam equipment, or high-volume cooking capacity may require a larger trap to handle the increased grease load.
You're Investing in a Major Kitchen Renovation
A kitchen renovation is the ideal time to replace an aging or undersized trap — before walls close up and access becomes complicated.
Maintenance Costs Are Escalating Year Over Year
Increasing repair frequency and cost often signal a trap approaching end of life. Replacement may cost less in the long run than continued reactive service.
An Inspector Has Cited the Trap for Non-Compliance
If a regulatory citation requires you to address the trap, we can assess whether repair or replacement is the appropriate — and most cost-effective — response.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Grease Trap Replacement Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Grease Trap Replacement
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Experience
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Grease Trap Replacement FAQs
How do I know if my grease trap needs repair or replacement?
We assess the extent of damage, the trap’s age, and the cost of ongoing repairs versus replacement. Structural failure, widespread corrosion, or capacity issues that can’t be resolved by resizing typically indicate replacement is the better investment.
Do you handle permits for grease trap replacement?
Yes. We manage permits, coordinate required inspections, and provide all documentation — so the process is handled end to end.
How long does a grease trap replacement take?
Most replacements are completed in a single day, though timeline depends on trap size, location, and permit requirements. We’ll give you a clear timeline before starting.
Can my kitchen operate during the replacement?
Kitchen access during replacement depends on the trap location. We work as quickly as possible to minimize downtime and can schedule work during off-hours when needed.
Do you serve all of Orlando and Central Florida?
Yes. We serve Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida region.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.