Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023), in business since 1984, with 24/7 emergency service on City Island. We handle restaurant drain and grease lines, sump and ejector pumps, sewer laterals, boilers, water heaters and gas piping. Call 718-748-2727.
City Island sits in Long Island Sound off Pelham Bay Park, reached by the City Island Bridge and the Bx29 bus. City Island Avenue runs the length of the island, lined with seafood restaurants, shops and marine businesses, and the short side streets run down to the water, boatyards and yacht clubs. Many homes are older wood-frame houses, some from the nineteenth century, mixed with newer homes and a few small apartment buildings.
Island living brings specific plumbing concerns. Low lots near the shore take on water in storms, salt air corrodes exposed fittings and outdoor equipment, and old houses have had their plumbing reworked many times. The restaurant strip puts heavy grease loads into the drains, especially in summer. We serve homes and businesses across the island, dispatch 24/7 and quote every job in writing before starting.
Services we offer in City Island
- Hydro jetting for restaurant grease lines
- Grease trap and kitchen drain service for City Island Avenue restaurants
- Sump and ejector pumps with battery backup
- Backwater valve installation for low-lying homes
- Sewer camera inspection of old house laterals
- Boiler and water heater replacement, including after flooding
- Outdoor hose bibs and freeze protection for exposed piping
- Backflow testing for commercial and marina properties
Common plumbing issues in City Island
Restaurant grease in summer season
City Island's restaurants do much of their business in warm weather, and fryers and seafood prep send a lot of grease into the drains in a short season. Lines that were fine in spring can close up by midsummer. We jet the kitchen lines to clean pipe, check the grease trap and set up a cleaning schedule that fits the busy months.
Storm water on low shore lots
Homes on the lower side streets near the water can see groundwater and storm surge reach the basement or crawl space. A sump pump with a battery backup handles groundwater, and a backwater valve keeps the sewer from pushing back into the house. We look at how the house sits and recommend the protection that fits it.
Old frame houses with layered repairs
A house that has stood for a century has usually been replumbed in pieces: some galvanized, some copper, some plastic, with drains rerouted when bathrooms were added. Hidden joints and crawl space piping are common trouble spots, especially in cold snaps. We trace the system, fix the failure and point out the next weak sections honestly.
Why City Island residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with both restaurant drains and waterfront homes
- Our own van-mounted jetter with a 45-day guarantee
- NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023
- English, Spanish and French spoken
Service area in and around City Island
We service all of City Island, Bronx (ZIP 10464), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Pelham Bay, Country Club and Throgs Neck. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in City Island: FAQ
Do you come out to City Island for emergencies?
Yes. City Island is within our NYC service area and we dispatch 24/7 for backups, leaks, no-heat calls and gas problems. Call 718-748-2727 and describe the problem so the technician arrives with the right equipment.
How often should a City Island restaurant jet its drains?
Many kitchens here benefit from jetting before the busy season and again during it, but it depends on the menu and the trap. After the first cleaning, a camera look at the line tells us how fast grease builds up, and we suggest an interval from there.
My crawl space pipes froze last winter. How do I prevent it?
Exposed piping in crawl spaces and on outside walls needs insulation, and sometimes rerouting to a warmer path. Outdoor hose bibs should be frost-free or shut and drained before winter. We can inspect the piping and fix weak spots. See piping and repiping.
Can a flooded water heater be reused?
Usually not. Flood water, especially salt water, damages gas controls, burners and electrical parts. We inspect the unit and replace it if it is unsafe, and estimates on replacement work are free.
