Plumbing service in New Jersey
Call NowNew Jersey plumbing ranges from dense older cities like Newark, Paterson and Trenton to shore towns hit by coastal storms and suburbs with basements and sump pumps.
New Jersey weather and your plumbing
New Jersey sits between the Atlantic and the Delaware River, so coastal storm tides, river flooding and intense summer cloudbursts all affect homes. Winters are cold enough for regular freezes.
Season by season in New Jersey
- Winter
- Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces, especially in older homes.
- Storm season
- Coastal surge and heavy rain flood basements and affect sewer systems in low-lying towns.
Problems the New Jersey climate causes
Basement flooding
Cause: Nor'easters and tropical remnants over the Passaic and Raritan basins.
Result: Sump pumps are overwhelmed or lose power.
Do: Test the pump, add a backup and keep the discharge line clear.
Aging city sewer laterals
Cause: Freeze-thaw and tree roots.
Result: Older laterals crack and clog.
Do: Camera-inspect before replacing a lateral.
Housing in New Jersey
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Trenton have large numbers of pre-war homes and multi-family buildings with shared iron risers and aging steel water lines, and some older homes still have lead service lines. Suburbs are mostly post-war with basements.
Where calls are covered in New Jersey
- Covered ZIP codes
- 597
- Cities and towns with coverage
- 539
Most covered ZIP codes
- Trenton · 12 ZIPs
- Newark · 9 ZIPs
- Paterson · 9 ZIPs
- Jersey City · 7 ZIPs
- Clifton · 4 ZIPs
- Camden · 4 ZIPs
- Plainfield · 3 ZIPs
- Elizabeth · 3 ZIPs
Check whether your exact New Jersey ZIP code is covered (coverage changes over time)
New Jersey questions
Who licenses plumbers in New Jersey?
The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers under the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Does my New Jersey home have a lead service line?
Many older homes in New Jersey cities do. Check where the line enters the house, and ask your water utility about its replacement program.
How do I check a plumber's license in New Jersey?
New Jersey licenses master plumbers through the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, part of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Plumbing work requires a licensed master plumber and a local construction permit.