(617) 262-0303
Mr. Drain Inc. — Sewer and Drain Cleaning Specialists
(617) 262-0303

We Proudly Serve Cambridge, MA

Grease Trap Cleaning in
Cambridge, MA

Mr. Drain Inc. provides expert grease trap cleaning for homes and businesses across Cambridge — including Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square, and more. Free evaluations and upfront pricing before work begins.

This is planned, scheduled work — call or request an evaluation to book a time.

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Service

Residential

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Family Owned

Owner-operated

Fully Insured

Owner-Operated

Since 1993

Owner: 20+ yrs exp

24/7 Emergency

Service

Upfront

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Fully Insured

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Mr. Drain Inc. providing grease trap cleaning in Cambridge, MA

Quick Answer

Grease Trap Cleaning in Cambridge, MA: Mr. Drain Inc. serves Cambridge — covering ZIP codes 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141 and neighborhoods like Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square. Grease trap service pumps out fats, oils, grease, and solids, then cleans the trap and checks the baffles and tees so it keeps separating grease between visits. Owner-operated since 1993, fully insured. This is planned, scheduled work — call or request an evaluation to book a time. Call (617) 262-0303.

Service area — Cambridge, MA

Grease Trap Cleaning across Cambridge

Cambridge is inside Mr. Drain's regular service area, from Harvard Square to Central Square. Tell us the address and what the drain is doing when you call, and we'll confirm scheduling for your job.

Drain conditions common in the Cambridge area

  • •pre-war multi-unit cast iron stack issues
  • •Central Square restaurant grease lines
  • •Kendall Square commercial property maintenance

ZIP codes we cover in Cambridge

0213802139021400214102142

About this service

What grease trap cleaning involves

Grease trap service pumps out fats, oils, grease, and solids, then cleans the trap and checks the baffles and tees so it keeps separating grease between visits.

This is planned, scheduled work — call or request an evaluation to book a time.

Signs you may need it

  • Slow floor sinks or three-bay sinks
  • Grease odor in the kitchen
  • Trap nearing the fill level your local authority allows
  • Grease line clogging on a regular cycle

What the visit typically covers

  1. Pump grease, solids, and water from the trap or interceptor
  2. Scrape and wash down walls and baffles
  3. Check inlet/outlet tees and baffles
  4. Jet the downstream grease line when warranted
Is grease trap cleaning the right approach?
Usually a good fitNot the right tool
Restaurants, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens on a regular scheduleReplacing a failed or undersized trap (that's an installation job)
Kitchens with recurring grease-line backupsUsing enzyme additives instead of pumping

Before you call or book

  • •Confirm your required service interval and records with your local sewer authority or board of health
  • •Know the trap size and location (under-sink, in-floor, or exterior interceptor)
  • •Plan access outside service hours

Homes & Businesses in Cambridge

Proudly Serving Cambridge Homes & Businesses

Mr. Drain provides grease trap cleaning across Cambridge, MA — including Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square, Porter Square, East Cambridge — for homeowners, restaurants, property managers, and commercial facilities.

Drain conditions common in the area

  • pre-war multi-unit cast iron stack issues
  • Central Square restaurant grease lines
  • Kendall Square commercial property maintenance

Homes

Businesses

Restaurants

Property Managers

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We respond promptly, day or night.

Typical callback under 30 min · Or call (617) 262-0303 — 24/7

Why Cambridge Customers Choose Mr. Drain

  • Family owned & operated since 1993
  • Owner with 20+ years of drain & sewer experience
  • 24/7 emergency service – day or night
  • Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
  • Cable machines, jetters & inspection cameras on the truck
  • Committed to exceptional service

Local Promise

"We answer 24/7, give you a free evaluation, and only do the work you approve."

– The Mr. Drain Crew

Family-owned · Since 1993

We Proudly Serve

Cambridge Somerville Boston Brookline Medford Everett

Plus other communities in our service area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grease Trap Cleaning in Cambridge

What's the difference between grease trap pumping and cleaning?
Pumping removes the grease, solids, and water. Cleaning also scrapes and washes the trap and checks the tees and baffles. A trap that is only pumped keeps its coated walls and any damaged fittings.
Who decides how often my trap must be serviced?
Your local sewer authority or board of health. Requirements vary by town and trap type, so confirm yours. In Boston, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission publishes commercial kitchen grease trap guidelines.
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
There is no single schedule that fits every kitchen: service frequency and paperwork requirements are set locally, so confirm yours with your local sewer authority or board of health. In practice many Greater Boston restaurants end up on a 30–90 day cycle depending on trap size, volume, and menu, and we can measure how fast your trap fills to help you set an interval.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost in Boston?
A standard under-sink grease trap (20–50 gallon) pump-and-clean typically runs $175–$375. Larger in-ground interceptors (500–2,000 gallon) run $325–$750+ depending on capacity and access. Hydro jetting the grease line downstream is $300–$600. All flat-priced in writing before any work begins.
What's the difference between grease trap cleaning and pumping?
Pumping removes the liquid grease and waste. A full cleaning also scrapes the walls and baffles, washes down the trap, and inspects the inlet/outlet tees so the trap actually works for the next interval. We always do both — a trap that is only pumped keeps its coated walls and any damaged tees.
Do you handle the grease waste disposal manifest?
Yes. We haul the waste off-site and provide you a manifest for every pump-out. Ask your local sewer authority or board of health which records they require you to keep.
Can you work after hours so we don't lose service?
Yes. Most of our restaurant clients are on a late-night or early-morning schedule so the dining room never sees us. We work overnights, weekends, and around your prep schedule.
My grease line keeps clogging — what's the fix?
If the line downstream of the trap is clogging on a regular cycle, the trap is either undersized, overdue, or the line itself is coated in FOG. The right answer is almost always a hydro jet of the entire grease line plus a tightened pumping schedule. We'll camera the line, jet it once, and get you on a maintenance interval that keeps it clear.

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