# Grease Trap Installation Cost in Tampa (City Figures) > Grease trap installation cost in Tampa: $250–$1,500 for a small trap and $4,000–$8,500 for a 750–1,500 gallon interceptor, per the City of Tampa. What drives it. URL: https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/grease-trap-installation-cost-tampa/ Cost Guide # How Much Does Grease Trap Installation Cost in Tampa? The City of Tampa's own installed-cost figures, what moves the final number, and the triggers that can make the City require a new unit. Updated November 14, 2026 [Grease Trap Cleaning Tampa](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/) uses the City of Tampa's own figures for grease trap installation cost: $250–$1,500 installed for a small trap of 0–100 gallons, and $4,000–$8,500 installed for a new 750–1,500 gallon grease interceptor. Excavation, piping runs, permits and site access move the final number within or beyond those ranges. ## Installed cost, from the City of Tampa The City of Tampa’s grease ordinance FAQ gives two installed-cost ranges. They’re official figures, so they carry high confidence: Unit Installed cost Small grease trap, 0–100 gallons $250–$1,500 New grease interceptor, 750–1,500 gallons $4,000–$8,500 ## What moves the final number - **Excavation and restoration.** Interceptors go in the ground, often under paving that has to be cut and replaced. - **Piping.** Every grease-producing fixture has to drain through the unit, and restroom waste has to stay out of it. Re-routing lines in an existing kitchen adds cost. - **Venting and flow control.** Indoor traps need a flow-control device and a vent ending at least 6 inches above the flood rim (Tampa Code Sec. 26-306(f)). - **Permits and design.** A permit application with design criteria to the Florida Building Code – Plumbing. - **Access and downtime.** Night or closed-day work to keep the kitchen running. ## When the City can require a new unit An existing facility can keep its current trap if it’s in good operating condition. Under Tampa Code Sec. 26-306(b)(2), the City can require a new trap or interceptor, or a repair, when: - the facility contributes enough grease to cause line stoppages - wastewater grease exceeds 400 mg/l in the inspector’s sampling - there is no trap or interceptor - the existing unit is defective or can’t be repaired - remodelling requires a plumbing permit - the facility is sold or changes ownership - fixtures aren’t connected to the unit as required That last-but-one trigger is why buyers should [inspect the grease trap before closing](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/buying-a-restaurant-grease-trap/). Clearwater has a similar rule: non-compliant interceptors must be upgraded or replaced within 180 days of notice (City Code Sec. 32.189). ## Sizing comes first Sizing follows the Florida Building Code – Plumbing, based on the fixtures that drain to the unit and their flow. The City of Tampa publishes a grease trap sizing calculator, and Hillsborough County directs owners to a licensed commercial plumber. Buying a unit before sizing is confirmed is how kitchens end up installing twice. See [grease trap installation](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/grease-trap-installation/) and [grease trap vs grease interceptor](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/grease-trap-vs-grease-interceptor/). ## Don’t forget the running cost Installation is a one-off. Pumping is forever. A 1,000–1,500 gallon interceptor costs about $400–$650 per pump-out, and between 4 and 13 pump-outs a year depending on your jurisdiction. See the [interceptor pumping cost guide](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/grease-interceptor-pumping-cost/). Bottom line Budget $250–$1,500 for a small indoor trap or $4,000–$8,500 for a 750–1,500 gallon interceptor, plus permits and any site work. Get the requirement and sizing confirmed before buying a unit. To talk it through, call [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241). [Related service Grease Trap Installation New and replacement traps and interceptors: sizing, permits and the triggers that make the city require one. See the service](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/grease-trap-installation/)[Also related Grease Trap Inspection A written check of the trap, its fittings and your records before an inspector or a buyer finds the problem. See the service](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/grease-trap-inspection/) Want a quote? [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) ## Questions about this ### Do I need a permit to install a grease trap in Tampa? Yes. Installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing or replacing a grease trap or interceptor needs a permit from the City's building official, with design criteria to the Florida Building Code – Plumbing (Tampa Code Sec. 26-306(a)). ### Is a grease trap or an interceptor cheaper over time? A trap costs far less to install but has to be opened and cleaned at least weekly. An interceptor costs more up front and is pumped on a longer schedule. Which you need depends on your fixtures and flow, under the plumbing code. ### Can the City make me install a new grease trap? Yes, in specific situations: no trap at all, a defective one, line stoppages, wastewater grease above 400 mg/l, remodelling that needs a plumbing permit, unconnected fixtures, or a sale or change of ownership. ## More guides - [Buying a Restaurant? Grease Trap Requirements to CheckWhy a change of ownership matters to the grease program, and the checks to make before you sign.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/buying-a-restaurant-grease-trap/) - [How Do You Choose a Grease Trap Company?Eight questions that separate a hauler who keeps you compliant from one who just empties the tank.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/choosing-a-grease-trap-company/) - [Can I Clean My Own Grease Trap?Which units staff may clean, the disposal limits that apply, and a step-by-step routine that meets the logbook rules.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/can-i-clean-my-own-grease-trap/) - [How Much Does Emergency Grease Trap Pumping Cost?The emergency premium, worked examples by unit size, and the fines and re-inspection fees that make a missed pump-out the expensive option.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/emergency-grease-trap-pumping-cost/) - [How Much Does Grease Interceptor Pumping Cost? (Tampa Bay, 2026)Per-visit ranges by tank size, the per-gallon public-contract benchmark, and what your city or county's pumping rule does to the annual bill.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/grease-interceptor-pumping-cost/) Get an exact price for your kitchen Two quick steps. We call back to confirm. Faster by phone: [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) Rather talk it through? Call now. Call any time. If we can't pick up, leave a message and you'll get a call back. [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) [Request a quote](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/contact/)