Commercial Kitchen Drainage Overhaul in Bukit Indah

The Situation

Mr. Kevin Tan had been dealing with a persistent drainage problem at his restaurant in Bukit Indah for several months. The commercial kitchen was experiencing recurring blockages that slowed service, and the grease trap had begun overflowing — creating hygiene concerns and putting the kitchen at risk of failing a health inspection.

Previous attempts to clear the blockages with basic drain rods had only provided short-term relief. Mr. Kevin Tan contacted Ace Plumber Johor Bahru for a thorough assessment and a permanent fix.

Our Assessment

Our team attended the site after hours to avoid disrupting restaurant operations. A full diagnostic was carried out using CCTV pipe inspection equipment, which revealed the true extent of the problem:

• Heavy grease accumulation lining the inside walls of the main drainage run from the kitchen
• A partial blockage at a pipe elbow approximately 4 metres from the grease trap inlet
• The existing grease trap was undersized for the kitchen's output volume, causing it to fill and overflow between scheduled cleanings
• No drain screens in place — food solids were entering the drainage system directly, accelerating blockage formation
• Pipe joints downstream of the grease trap showed minor scale buildup but were otherwise structurally sound

The Solution

All works were carried out after hours to ensure zero disruption to the restaurant's trading day:

1. Conducted full CCTV inspection of the drainage run to map blockage locations and assess pipe condition
2. Applied high-pressure water jetting throughout the drainage system to completely clear grease accumulation and the partial blockage at the elbow joint
3. Removed and disposed of the existing undersized grease trap and installed a higher-capacity unit rated for the kitchen's operational volume
4. Installed stainless steel drain screens at all kitchen floor drain points to prevent food solids from entering the drainage system
5. Post-jetting CCTV re-inspection confirmed completely clear drainage lines before sign-off
6. Set up a quarterly maintenance programme with Mr. Kevin Tan — scheduled grease trap pumping and drain inspection to prevent recurrence

Total job duration: 1 day (after-hours). Kitchen drainage fully operational. Grease trap correctly sized and performing as required.

Project led by Jacky Lee

Founder, Ace Plumber Johor Bahru

Jacky Lee has over 10 years of hands-on plumbing experience across residential and commercial properties in Johor Bahru. He leads all commercial kitchen and drainage projects personally, bringing CCTV inspection, high-pressure jetting, and preventive maintenance planning to every job.