Understanding the costs associated with a grease containment system will help you make informed decisions for your restaurant. Here’s a breakdown of what goes into the cost of maintaining a reliable system.
The cost of a grease containment system can be broken into two categories; Initial install and regular maintenance. Initial install will always carry the largest price tag for the following reasons…
Labor to uninstall any existing containment system and prep for installing a new containment system
Material cost of the new containment system being installed
Cost of disposing the original containment system removed
The costs incurred for regular maintenance may seem obvious, but below are what make up most of the costs for maintaining a containment system…
Truck cost/service cost
Labor to clean up grease output and/or removing/installing new absorption pillows
Material cost for new absorption pillows
A quick note is that there can be some hidden costs associated with maintaining a grease containment system. However, these can be avoided if proper care is taken on the front end. Some examples of these hidden costs can range from not receiving services paid for, repairs for damaged equipment, or repairs to the roof or other roof top equipment due to a containment system failure. As said earlier, these can easily be avoided by being mindful of the vendors or in-house crew you use to service your grease containment system. Establishing a service log and tracking services performed with before/after photos is a great practice if not already in-place to keep these issues from arising.
Keep in mind that the old adage “you get what you pay for” is very applicable when it comes to maintaining an effective grease containment system. Keeping costs too low can lead to you incurring higher costs down the road.
GreaseCare is a fixed-price program that offers a reliable way to avoid costly roof membrane repairs, minimize fire risks and hazards, and maintain regulatory compliance through rooftop grease containment and routine removal.
Need to have your restaurant’s rooftop grease assessed? Contact us online or call at (833) 446-8849.
Written by
Joe Reeder
Client Advisor
joe.reeder@roofingsource.com
