Plumbing Services in Paterson, NJ

Most requested plumbing services in Paterson

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

• Water Line RepairCommon in PatersonLeaks and breaks in the main line from the meter.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in PatersonThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in PatersonRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• 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.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Water Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Paterson: Old service lines in pre-war houses, some lead or galvanized, 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

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Paterson: Cold snaps freeze pipes in unheated basements and exterior walls.

  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

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Paterson: Century-old laterals crack and back up into basements.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

Why Paterson homes need these repairs

Paterson, the 'Silk City' at the Great Falls, is dense and mostly renter-occupied, with old two- and three-family houses and brick mill-era buildings. Passaic Valley Water Commission supplies Passaic River and Wanaque Reservoir water, and old housing, cold winters and aging lead and galvanized lines shape most plumbing calls.

Local conditions behind Paterson plumbing problems

Median home built

1959

Built before 1980

71%

Owner-occupied

32%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local