Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving the Bronx since 1984, with 24/7 emergency dispatch. In West Farms we handle backflow testing, commercial drains, apartment building water heaters and boilers, and drain and sewer cleaning. Call 718-748-2727.
West Farms is a small neighborhood that grew up around the crossing of the Bronx River, where Boston Road and East Tremont Avenue meet at West Farms Square. The 2 and 5 trains stop at West Farms Square and East Tremont Avenue, and the southern edge of the Bronx Zoo is just to the north. The area mixes auto repair shops and other commercial buildings with apartment houses, including a number of newer mid-rise residential buildings put up in recent decades.
That mix means the plumbing calls here vary more than in most Bronx neighborhoods. Commercial buildings need backflow devices tested every year and floor drains kept clear. Newer apartment buildings have central water heating plants and modern piping that still needs service. Older buildings near the square carry the usual prewar problems. West Farms is within our NYC service area, with dispatch around the clock.
Services we offer in West Farms
- Backflow preventer testing, repair and new installations
- Commercial floor drain and trench drain cleaning
- Central water heater and boiler service for apartment buildings
- Drain cleaning for apartments, shops and restaurants
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair
- Gas piping repair and Local Law 152 inspections
- Fixture and toilet replacement in apartment turnovers
- Emergency leak repair, 24/7
Common plumbing issues in West Farms
Annual backflow testing for commercial and multifamily buildings
Most commercial properties and many apartment buildings have a backflow preventer on the water service, and the city requires it to be tested every year by a certified tester. Devices that sit untested often have worn checks and fail. We test, repair or replace the device and submit the results, so the owner is not caught by a notice from the city.
Floor drains in auto and commercial spaces
Shops along Boston Road and the streets off the square wash a mix of grit, oil and debris into floor and trench drains. Over time the sediment settles in the line and causes slow drainage or backups during washdowns. We clear the line, camera it to check for damage and recommend a cleaning interval that matches how the space is used.
Central hot water in newer buildings
Many newer apartment buildings here run a central plant of commercial water heaters or a boiler with an indirect tank. When one unit fails or the recirculation pump stops, tenants on upper floors wait a long time for hot water or get none. We diagnose the plant, replace failed components and keep the building on hot water while we work where possible.
Why West Farms residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, insured, with COIs for owners
- Commercial and residential plumbing from one licensed shop
- Open 24/7 for emergencies, office Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm
- Our own van-mounted jetter for heavy sewer and drain work
Service area in and around West Farms
We service all of West Farms, Bronx (ZIP 10460), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Tremont, Crotona Park East, Van Nest, Belmont and Soundview. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in West Farms: FAQ
How often does a backflow preventer need testing?
Once a year in New York City, by a certified tester, with results filed with the city. We handle the test and the paperwork, and if the device fails we can repair or replace it on the spot when we have the parts. Call 718-748-2727 to schedule.
Our apartment building runs out of hot water at night. Why?
Common causes are a failed heater in a multi-unit plant, a stopped recirculation pump, a mixing valve set wrong, or a system that is simply undersized for the building. We test each piece before recommending anything, and give a written estimate for any water heater replacement.
Do you clean drains for auto shops?
Yes. We clear floor and trench drains, jet the line when sediment has built up, and camera it to check for breaks. For businesses that wash down often, we can set up a regular cleaning schedule.
