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Pierce County · Updated August 2026

Best Grease Trap Cleaning in Tacoma, WA

Grease trap and interceptor service — pumping, cleaning, and compliance records — keeps restaurant drains flowing and health inspectors satisfied. Skipped pumpings show up as mainline backups at the worst possible hour.

$200–$800
Typical cost, per pumping, size-dependent

Wet-side market range — get itemized quotes before work starts

Call sooner, not later, if:
  • On a schedule — most traps need pumping every 1–3 months
  • Slow floor drains or odors in a commercial kitchen
  • Before a health inspection if records have gaps

Top-Rated Companies for Grease Trap Cleaning in Tacoma

Companies whose focus matches this work are listed first, then Tacoma's other top-rated plumbers. Same no-pay-to-play ranking as everywhere on Wetside Plumbing — the formula.

#1 · TACOMA

Upfront Septic & Plumbing

5.0 rating · 96 Google reviews · Septic system service
2367 Tacoma Ave S Ste 201, Tacoma, WA 98402
#2 · TACOMA

Septic Pros - Septic Services

3.7 rating · 3 Google reviews · Septic system service
2007 Stewart St, Tacoma, WA 98421
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#3 · TACOMA

B & W Septic Services

3.7 rating · 3 Google reviews · Plumber
20612 3rd Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
#4 · TACOMA

Bailey Sewer & Septic & Drain

3.1 rating · 18 Google reviews · Plumber
9513 17th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445
#7 · TACOMA

Pacific Heating & Cooling

4.9 rating · 7,007 Google reviews · HVAC contractor
8607 Durango St SW STE A, Tacoma, WA 98499
#8 · TACOMA

Mercurio's Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9 rating · 4,955 Google reviews · HVAC contractor
4001 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
#9 · TACOMA

Bob Larson Plumbing

4.9 rating · 2,127 Google reviews · Plumber
4320 128th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
#10 · TACOMA

In & Out Plumbing

4.9 rating · 369 Google reviews · Plumber
1139 Browns Point Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422

Google Business data, 2026-08-07. See the full Tacoma ranking →

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Before You Call

Grease Trap Cleaning: Common Questions

How often must a grease trap be pumped?

Most jurisdictions use the 25% rule: pump when grease and solids reach a quarter of capacity. For a busy kitchen that's typically monthly to quarterly. Keep the manifests — inspectors ask.

Trap vs interceptor?

Small under-sink units are traps; large in-ground vaults are interceptors. Same job, different scale — and different service equipment, so confirm the company handles your type.

How do I check a company's license?

Ask for their Washington L&I contractor number and verify it at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify — active license, bond, and insurance. Listings above with a green badge are ones we've already matched to an active license in state records.

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