Tips to Keep Your Restaurant Plumbing in Good Shape

February 19th, 2018 Posted in Commercial Plumbing
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Few businesses rely on good plumbing more than restaurants. A broken pipe or backed up toilet can be enough to shutdown your business until it is fixed. Health codes require that your plumbing is kept in good working order, which is why maintenance by a reputable commercial plumber is so important. Here are some tips to keep your restaurant plumbing in good shape to avoid unnecessary plumbing emergencies.

  • Use drain filters. Keep debris out of your drains with filters and ensure your employees are using them consistently. Even small food debris can lead to big clogs, which drain filters can help avoid.
  • Maintain grease traps. Grease and plumbing do not mix. Make sure your grease traps are cleaned and maintained to avoid overflows into the plumbing system.
  • Flush sugary drains. If you have a soda fountain, espresso machine or any other beverage station with its own drain, flush these drains regularly with hot water. The sugar from sodas and milk can create clogs and odor.
  • Clean your pipes. Schedule routine hydrojetting for your major pipes to proactively avoid clogs and backups. This can clear any sludge build-up that can lead to large clogs that can be costly to remove, especially if you need to close your business while it is repaired.
  • Maintain your septic. If you have a septic at your restaurant, it is vital to keep up with septic maintenance to avoid sewage backups and other problems.

It has been said millions of times, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is very true with plumbing. Stay on top of maintaining your restaurant plumbing and it can save you thousands of dollars in emergency repairs and shutdown costs in the future.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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3 Tips for Hiring a Commercial Plumber

December 1st, 2017 Posted in Commercial Plumbing
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Plumbing problems are never a welcomed event, but when they happen at your business, it can cost you more than just a repair. Plumbing issues can shut down your business, especially if you own a restaurant, hair salon or other service enterprise that depends on your plumbing. Having a reliable commercial plumber on speed dial is important. Don’t wait for a plumbing emergency to find a quality commercial plumber. Here are three tips to choose a commercial plumber for all your business’ plumbing needs.

  1. Experience. You wanted a commercial plumber that has been trusted for decades. When it comes to your business, choose a plumber that has successfully served your community for many years.
  2. For your commercial plumbing needs, you want one plumbing company that can handle whatever issue comes your way. Hire a plumber that offers a wide variety of services, from general plumbing to sewer or septic repair, covering all your plumbing issues.
  3. Emergency calls. When it comes to commercial plumbing problems, you don’t have time to waste. You need a commercial plumber that will be there when you need them the most. Choose a plumber that is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure they will be able to fix your plumbing issues when they arrive and get you back up and running to reduce lost revenue.

Your commercial plumber should be a company you can trust to ensure your business does not need to shut down due to a clogged pipe, septic backup or broken plumbing fixture. Choose your plumber carefully to reduce the stress and impact of plumbing problems on your business.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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Preventive Maintenance for Your Commercial Plumbing

September 9th, 2015 Posted in Commercial Plumbing
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If you own a commercial building, you know how expensive emergency plumbing repairs can be. A busted pipe, malfunctioning boiler or backflow problem can quickly cost you thousands of dollars, destroying your overhead budget. A good investment into your commercial property is to begin a preventative maintenance program for your plumbing. This can help reduce plumbing emergencies and downtime for your business, saving you time and your business money. 

Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Plans

Quality commercial plumbing companies offer preventive maintenance plans and programs that help keep your plumbing and equipment running smoothly. Depending on your business and plumbing needs, these plans can include:

  • Regular inspections. Many emergencies can be prevented with annual or semi-annual inspections of your plumbing and equipment. An experienced commercial plumbing service can identify possible issues and resolve them before they cause unexpected downtime for your business.
  • Equipment service and maintenance.  From your boilers to water heaters, you need to maintain your plumbing equipment with regular service and maintenance. This can prevent breakdowns and extend the life of your equipment.
  • Backflow testing. Most commercial buildings are required to have backflow testing and certification. Many commercial plumbing maintenance plans include professional backflow testing and certification for your building and business.

To find a plumbing company to provide preventive maintenance for your commercial building, choose a contractor that specializes in commercial plumbing. Ask about the types of service or maintenance programs they have available for your type of commercial building to ensure that it will meet your needs. Quality commercial plumbing companies can tailor a maintenance plan that will help maintain your equipment, certification requirements and prevent expensive plumbing emergencies.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Commercial Construction

May 6th, 2014 Posted in Commercial Plumbing
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As the economy gradually continues to improve, commercial construction activity in renovation projects continues to improve as well.  Projects being seen include office space, restaurants, shopping centers, schools, churches and a wide variety of local, state and federal government projects.  One of the most crucial contractors on any commercial construction project is the commercial plumbing contractor, and this is especially true on renovations to existing buildings.  Often these projects occur in occupied buildings requiring phasing and after hours work, which result in the building’s occupants to continue to work in the space, while the work is ongoing.  Keeping bathrooms functional is during any renovation project is critical!

Renovation projects are more difficult to perform than new builds, as the plumbing contractor is often combining new work with existing work, which in some cases was installed decades ago.  In addition, they are working with the most recent building and plumbing codes, which may differ from the codes that were followed when the building was built.

While keeping the building’s occupants happy during the renovations, it is also critical that a high quality product be delivered.  Quality begins before the work ever begins on the project.  It starts early on when the job is being estimated and the estimator and project manager conduct site visits to completely understand the scope of work and existing conditions.  As the project moves along, the correct combination of well-trained and experienced craftsmen, as well as materials, must be available on site when needed.  The leadership of the company must be dedicated and committed to delivering a high quality product on time and under budget, while exceeding the expectations of the owner and the existing tenants.  While challenging, commercial renovation projects are also the most rewarding projects!

Posted on behalf of Seagraves Plumbing Septic and Sewer

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Benefits of Regular Grease Trap Cleaning

November 10th, 2011 Posted in Commercial Plumbing
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If you own or operate a commercial kitchen, restaurant, or other type of industrial or commercial food production facility you are probably familiar with grease traps.  Most wastewater contains small amounts of grease and oil that are handled by septic systems or municipal waste water treatment systems.

However, the wastewater from restaurants and other commercial food production facilities contain a large quantity of grease and oil that would quickly clog their sewer lines and are too much for a septic system or municipal wastewater system to handle.  A septic system would quickly fail and a municipal wastewater system would be unable to adequately treat wastewater with that much oil and grease in it.

In order to keep these waste disposal systems from becoming overwhelmed, grease traps are installed in the drain lines from kitchens and other food preparation facilities.  These collect most of the grease and solid materials from the waste water and keep it out of the septic system or municipal water treatment system.

Regular grease trap pumping and cleaning is important to keep the grease trap functioning properly.  Failure to keep a grease trap clean will soon result in a grease trap that is too full to work properly.  Full grease traps are also clogged with solid kitchen waste that begins to rot and creates a strong odor.

Grease, oil and other materials will flow into the sewer system and clog up the pipes.  Before it does that, grease will get into the municipal water treatment system which can lead to fines and penalties. Grease and oil that gets into a septic system will clog up the drain field and cause the entire system to fail. It is very expensive to replace the drain field.

The bottom line is to avoid unpleasant smells, work interruptions, fines, and expensive plumbing repairs by having regular grease trap cleaning and  pumping by a professional commercial plumber or sewer septic service.

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