Nationwide Plumbers is a licensed NYC master plumbing contractor, License #2023, in business since 1984. We serve Ditmas Park 24/7 with boiler repair, sewer and drain work, water heaters, gas lines and Local Law 152 inspections. Call 718-748-2727.
Ditmas Park is known for its large, freestanding Victorian houses with deep porches, built in the early 1900s on streets like Argyle, Rugby and Marlborough Roads. Cortelyou Road is the main commercial street, and the B and Q stop at Cortelyou Road and Newkirk Avenue. Along Ocean Avenue and the edges of the neighborhood, six-story pre-war apartment buildings house many more residents than the houses do.
These houses are big, often three floors plus a basement and attic, and many still heat with their original radiators fed by a steam or hot water boiler. Plumbing has usually been updated in pieces over a century, so it is common to find copper, galvanized and cast iron all in the same house. Mature trees line the streets and yards, and their roots are hard on old sewer laterals.
Services we offer in Ditmas Park
- Steam and hot water boiler repair and replacement
- Radiator valve, air vent and heating system service
- Sewer camera inspection and root clearing with hydro jetting
- Sewer line replacement for long front-yard laterals
- Galvanized pipe replacement and whole-house repiping
- Water heaters sized for large houses
- Local Law 152 inspections and gas riser work for apartment buildings
- NP Care maintenance plans for yearly boiler and plumbing checkups
Common plumbing issues in Ditmas Park
Big houses, old heating systems
Many Ditmas Park houses have heating systems that started as gravity hot water or one-pipe steam and were converted or patched over the years. Uneven heat, banging pipes and leaking radiator valves are common. We service steam and hot water boilers, replace vents and valves, and give free written estimates when it makes more sense to replace the boiler.
Tree roots in clay sewer laterals
Large old trees and long house sewers made of clay pipe are a hard combination. Roots enter at the joints and slowly choke the line. Clearing them with a cable works for a while, but jetting cuts and flushes them more completely. If the pipe is broken or offset, a camera inspection shows where, so repairs can be targeted.
Gas risers in apartment buildings
The pre-war apartment buildings around Ditmas Park often have original gas risers. A Local Law 152 inspection or a leak complaint can result in a gas shutoff to part or all of the building. We repair or replace risers, pressure test, file with the Department of Buildings and coordinate with National Grid to restore service.
Why Ditmas Park residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Free estimates on boiler and water heater replacement
- Licensed master plumber, License #2023, in business since 1984
- NP Care maintenance plans for yearly checkups
- 1-year labor warranty on our work
Service area in and around Ditmas Park
We service all of Ditmas Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11226, 11218), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flatbush, Prospect Park South, Kensington and Midwood. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in Ditmas Park: FAQ
Should I replace my old steam boiler or keep repairing it?
It depends on its age, condition and repair history. If the boiler leaks, needs frequent work, or the heat exchanger is failing, replacement often costs less over time. We inspect it, tell you what we find, and give a free written estimate for replacement. Financing is available through Wisetack.
How often should a sewer line with tree roots be cleaned?
It depends on how fast the roots grow back, often about once a year in older clay lines. Jetting removes roots more thoroughly than snaking, and our jetting carries a 45-day guarantee. If roots return quickly, a camera inspection shows whether the pipe should be repaired or replaced.
Do you offer maintenance plans for houses in Ditmas Park?
Yes. Our NP Care maintenance plans cover yearly checkups on the boiler, water heater and plumbing, so problems are caught before the heating season starts. Call 718-748-2727 to set one up for your house.
