Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC licensed master plumbing contractor, License #2023, in business since 1984. We dispatch 24/7 to Canarsie for sewer backups, sump pumps, water heaters, boilers, gas lines and leaks. Call 718-748-2727.
Canarsie is mostly brick: long rows of attached and semi-attached one and two family houses, many built in the decades after World War II, with some older frame houses and apartment buildings mixed in. Rockaway Parkway, Avenue L and Flatlands Avenue carry the shopping, and the L train ends at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway. To the south are Canarsie Park, Canarsie Pier and Jamaica Bay, with Paerdegat Basin on the west and Fresh Creek on the east.
The land is flat and low, and the southern blocks sit close to the bay. Many Canarsie houses have basement apartments or finished basements, which makes every sewer backup more costly. Much of the original heating and hot water equipment from that building boom has been replaced at least once, but the sewer laterals under the front yards are often still the original pipe.
Services we offer in Canarsie
- 24/7 emergency service for sewer backups and flooded basements
- Sewer cleaning and hydro jetting
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line replacement
- Sump pumps and ejector pumps for basement apartments
- Water heaters, tank and tankless
- Hot water and steam boiler repair and replacement
- Gas line repair and leak detection
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
Common plumbing issues in Canarsie
Original house sewers under the front yard
Many Canarsie houses still drain through their original house sewer, often clay or cast iron. Over time joints separate, roots from street trees get in, and the pipe can settle and sag. The first sign is usually a slow basement drain or a gurgling toilet. A camera inspection shows exactly where the problem is before you spend money on digging.
Basement apartments and backups
When a house has a basement unit, its bathroom and kitchen are the lowest fixtures on the line, so they take the hit when the main clogs or the street sewer surcharges in a storm. Keeping the house trap clean, jetting the line periodically, and installing a backwater valve where the layout allows all reduce the risk.
Water heaters and boilers in tight spaces
Row house basements often squeeze the boiler and water heater into a small utility room. Replacements need proper venting, combustion air and gas sizing, and a tankless unit can free up floor space for a laundry or storage. We give free written estimates on replacements and offer financing through Wisetack.
Gas lines for moved and added appliances
Over the years many Canarsie owners moved the laundry to the basement, added a dryer or swapped an electric range for gas. Each change means another branch off the original gas piping, and joints that were never meant to be disturbed. If a new appliance burns with a lazy yellow flame or the meter area smells of gas, the piping should be checked and pressure tested by a licensed master plumber.
Why Canarsie residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Our own van-mounted jetter, with a 45-day guarantee on jetting
- Free estimates on replacement work, plus Wisetack financing
- Licensed master plumber, License #2023
- 24/7 emergency dispatch
Service area in and around Canarsie
We service all of Canarsie, Brooklyn (ZIP 11236), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flatlands, Bergen Beach, East Flatbush, Brownsville and Spring Creek. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in Canarsie: FAQ
My basement toilet gurgles when the washing machine drains. Is that a sewer problem?
Often it is. Gurgling means air is being pushed through the trap because water cannot flow away fast enough, usually from a partial clog in the main or the house trap. We clear the line and, if it keeps happening, run a camera to look for roots or a sag.
Can a backwater valve stop my Canarsie basement from flooding?
A backwater valve stops sewage in the street sewer from flowing back into your house during a surcharge. It does not stop groundwater or surface water coming through walls. We check your line and layout to see whether one fits, and pair it with a sump pump if water comes through the floor.
Do you offer financing for a sewer line replacement?
Yes. Larger jobs like sewer line replacement, boilers and water heaters can be paid over time with financing through Wisetack. You get a free written estimate first, so you know the cost before you decide.
