Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving Clason Point since 1984, with 24/7 emergency dispatch. We handle sump and ejector pumps, sewer and drain work, water heaters, boilers and gas lines. Call 718-748-2727.
Clason Point sits at the southern tip of the Soundview peninsula, where the Bronx River meets the East River. Much of the housing started life as a summer bungalow colony early in the last century, and many of those small cottages were later winterized, raised or rebuilt as year-round one and two family homes. Mixed in are attached brick houses from the postwar decades and larger garden apartment complexes, so the plumbing behind one door can look nothing like the house next to it.
Being this close to the water means low ground and streets that take on water in heavy storms. That shapes most of the calls we see here: basements that seep, house sewers that back up when the city system is overloaded, and homes where decades of additions left the piping a patchwork. The NYC Ferry landing at Clason Point Park connects the area to Manhattan, and Clason Point is inside our NYC service area with 24/7 dispatch.
Services we offer in Clason Point
- Sump pump and sewage ejector installation, replacement and battery backups
- Backwater valve installation to keep the city sewer out of low basements
- Sewer camera inspection of older house laterals before you buy or renovate
- Repiping converted bungalows that mix galvanized, copper and plastic runs
- Gas and electric water heater replacement, tank and tankless
- Hot water boiler repair and replacement for one and two family homes
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting, with a 45-day guarantee
- Emergency leak repair and water shutoff, day or night
Common plumbing issues in Clason Point
Storm backups in low basements
When heavy rain overloads the combined sewer, water looks for the lowest opening, and in Clason Point that is often a basement floor drain or toilet. A properly installed backwater valve on the house sewer, paired with a sump pump where groundwater seeps in, is the usual fix. We check the slope and condition of the line first, because a valve installed on a cracked pipe will not solve the problem.
Bungalows with patchwork piping
Many homes here grew one room at a time. It is common to find old galvanized steel feeding one bathroom, copper on another and plastic added during the last renovation, with corrosion and low pressure where the metals meet. Rather than chase leaks joint by joint, we map the whole system and quote a repipe in writing, section by section if that suits the budget.
Water heaters in tight spaces
Small homes often tuck the water heater into a closet or crawl space with limited venting. When a tank fails, replacing it like for like is not always allowed under current code, especially for gas venting and clearances. We size the replacement, correct the venting and do the work to code, or suggest a tankless unit where the space and gas line can support it.
Why Clason Point residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, fully licensed and insured
- Our own van-mounted jetter for heavy sewer blockages, no waiting on rental equipment
- A written estimate before any work starts, and free estimates on replacements
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Clason Point
We service all of Clason Point, Bronx (ZIP 10473), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Soundview, Castle Hill, Parkchester and Hunts Point. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in Clason Point: FAQ
Do I need a backwater valve in Clason Point?
If your basement has fixtures or a floor drain below street level and sewage has come up during storms, a backwater valve is worth considering. We inspect the house sewer with a camera first, then recommend a valve, a pump, or both. Call 718-748-2727 for a free estimate on the installation.
Can you work on a raised or rebuilt bungalow?
Yes. Raised homes often have new supply and drain lines that tie into much older piping at the foundation. We trace where the new work meets the old, look for sags and bad transitions, and give you a written estimate before anything is opened up.
Who supplies gas in Clason Point?
Con Edison supplies gas in the Bronx. If your gas was shut off after a leak or a failed test, we find and repair the problem, pressure test the piping and handle the gas restoration steps so the utility can turn service back on.
