Plumbing Services in Elizabeth, NJ

Most requested plumbing services in Elizabeth

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Elizabeth” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Elizabeth.

• Water Line RepairCommon in ElizabethLeaks and breaks in the main line from the meter.
• Sewer BackupCommon in ElizabethSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in ElizabethThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• RepipingOlder homesReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Elizabeth homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Water Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Elizabeth: Old lead and galvanized service lines are being replaced.

  Signs:

  Soggy yard, low pressure, meter moving with taps off

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing or a sudden loss of pressure

  Before help arrives:

  Close the shutoff at the meter or where the line enters

  Repair or replace:

  One break: repair. Old galvanized or lead line: replace

• Sewer Backup

  Why it comes up in Elizabeth: Combined sewers overload in heavy rain and back up into basements.

  Signs:

  Sewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets

  Urgent when:

  Right away: sewage carries bacteria

  Before help arrives:

  Stop using water; keep people and pets away; don't touch it bare-handed

  Repair or replace:

  Clear the line, clean up, then camera it to find the cause

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Elizabeth: Cold snaps freeze pipes in unheated basements of older homes.

  Signs:

  No water at a faucet in freezing weather; frost on a pipe

  Urgent when:

  A pipe has split or water is spraying

  Before help arrives:

  Open the faucet, warm the pipe gently; never use an open flame

  Repair or replace:

  Thawed and intact: no repair. Cracked: replace that section

Why Elizabeth homes need these repairs

Elizabeth is a dense, mostly renter-occupied Union County city near Newark Airport and the port, with many pre-war two- and three-family homes. Its water comes from Raritan-area rivers and Newark's northern reservoirs through Liberty Water, and old service lines, combined sewers and cold winters drive most plumbing calls.

Local conditions behind Elizabeth plumbing problems

Median home built

1959

Built before 1980

67%

Owner-occupied

27%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local