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Plumbing help in New Jersey

New Jersey has cold winters, humid summers and coastal storms that flood basements and shore homes. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of New Jersey.

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What affects plumbing in New Jersey

Water

Water hardness varies widely by supplier and source.

Homes and pipes

The state has dense, old housing with cast iron and clay drains, and a state law requires lead service lines to be replaced by 2031.

Common problems

  • Lead service line replacement
  • Basement flooding and sump pumps
  • Aging sewer laterals

New Jersey plumbing at a glance

Region
Northeast
Common calls
Lead service line replacement; Basement flooding and sump pumps; Aging sewer laterals
Plumber licensing
Plumbers are licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers.
Service
Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.

New Jersey plumbing questions

Who licenses plumbers in New Jersey?

Plumbers are licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.

What are the most common plumbing problems in New Jersey?

The problems plumbers are called for most in New Jersey are lead service line replacement, basement flooding and sump pumps and aging sewer laterals.

When do plumbing problems peak in New Jersey?

Coastal storms and hurricanes from August to October flood basements and shore homes, and January cold freezes pipes in older housing. Shore homes that sit empty in winter need to be drained. Sump pumps with battery backup are common in flood-prone towns.

Plumbing services in New Jersey

The services that match the conditions described above.

Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.

Guides for New Jersey homeowners

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