GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Rooftop Grease Containment Systems for Commercial Kitchens — South Carolina and Surrounding Areas
Uncontained grease doesn’t stay
on the roof.
Every time your exhaust fan runs, it expels grease-laden air from your kitchen. That grease lands somewhere. Without containment, it spreads across your roofing membrane, runs down the building exterior, drains into the parking lot, and — in some cases — reaches storm drains.
The damage compounds quietly, out of sight, until a roof inspection, a slip-and-fall, or an EPA notice makes it impossible to ignore.
Here’s what’s at stake:
- TPO and flat roofing membrane degradation
- Signage damage or discoloration
- Standard shingle deterioration
- Neighboring property contamination
- Parking lot staining and slip hazards
- Storm drain contamination / EPA violation risk
- Building exterior and siding damage
- Liability exposure from grease runoff
at the source.
Is your roof at risk? We’ll check during your
free inspection.
Contain it before
it spreads.
A grease containment system captures grease runoff at the base of the rooftop exhaust fan — before it ever reaches the roof surface. SSS assesses your specific fan setup and roof type, supplies the right containment solution, handles installation, and manages the system on an ongoing basis.
You don’t need to monitor it, empty it, or think about it. We do that as part of your regular service schedule.
If grease is already running — on your roof, your building, your parking lot — we address the source and clean the affected areas as part of the remediation process.
Got grease where it shouldn’t be?
Let’s take a look.
WHAT SSS PROVIDES
Supply. Install. Manage. Done.
SSS handles the full GCS lifecycle —
not just the hardware.
SUPPLY
Right Product for Your Setup
SSS sources and supplies containment systems matched to your specific exhaust fan configuration and roof type — not a one-size-fits-all solution.
INSTALL
Professional Installation
Proper installation is what makes the system work. SSS handles every install to ensure containment is effective from day one —
no DIY guesswork.
MANAGE
Ongoing Monitoring
Monitoring, servicing, and emptying the containment system is included in your regular service schedule. You don’t manage it.
We do.
Add GCS to your service plan. Start with a free inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grease containment system?
A grease containment system (GCS) is a collection and containment solution installed at the base of rooftop exhaust fans to capture grease runoff before it spreads across the roof surface or drains off the building. Without a GCS, grease from commercial kitchen exhaust fans accumulates on roofing materials, drains into parking lots, and runs down building exteriors — causing property damage, liability exposure, and potential EPA violations. SSS supplies, installs, and manages GCS as part of its full CKVS service offering.
Does grease from kitchen exhaust fans really damage roofs?
Yes. Grease from commercial kitchen exhaust fans is one of the most common causes of roof damage in commercial properties. Grease is acidic and will eat through any modern roofing material, it degrades the membrane over time, leading to costly repairs or full roof replacement. TPO roofing material, the white rubberized membrane used on flat commercial roofs, is especially susceptible to damage if exposed for any length of time. Additionally, the grease overflow accumulates and runs down building exteriors, stains parking lots, and can contaminate storm drains. A properly installed grease containment system stops this before it starts.
How does SSS install and manage grease containment systems?
SSS assesses the exhaust fan setup during the initial inspection, recommends the appropriate containment solution for the specific fan and roof type, supplies all necessary materials, and handles installation. Ongoing management — including monitoring and emptying the containment system — is included as part of the regular service schedule. Clients do not need to manage it themselves.
Can grease runoff create a legal or insurance liability?
Yes. Grease runoff that reaches storm drains can constitute an EPA violation. Grease on parking lots creates slip-and-fall liability. Damage to neighboring properties from grease runoff can result in claims against the building owner. Insurance carriers will also use lack of documented maintenance as the basis for claim denials if the property owner cannot prove the system was properly maintained. A grease containment system significantly reduces these exposure risks and can save property owners significant financial liability.
Do I need a grease containment system if I already have hood cleaning service?
Hood cleaning addresses grease inside the ventilation system. GCS addresses grease that exits the system through the rooftop exhaust fan. Both are necessary for complete management. SSS evaluates whether a GCS is needed during the free inspection and recommends it only when it will solve a real problem — not as a default upsell.
Stop the damage before it starts.
SSS evaluates whether a GCS is the right solution during your free inspection — and recommends it only when it’ll solve a real problem. No pressure, no unnecessary upsell.