Nationwide Plumbers is a licensed NYC master plumbing contractor, License #2023, in business since 1984. We serve East Flatbush 24/7 with drain and sewer work, boilers, water heaters, gas lines and Local Law 152 inspections. Call 718-748-2727.
East Flatbush is a neighborhood of brick: rows of attached one and two family houses, many from the 1920s and 1930s, with small front yards and full basements, along with six-story pre-war apartment buildings on Church Avenue, Linden Boulevard and the larger cross streets. Utica Avenue and Church Avenue are busy shopping corridors, and Kings County Hospital and SUNY Downstate sit on the western side.
Houses from that era usually came with cast iron drains, clay house sewers and a boiler in the basement, and plenty of them still have at least one of the three. Many owners rent the upper floor or the basement, which puts more demand on the water heater and the sewer line. The apartment buildings bring steam heat, gas risers and Local Law 152 inspections.
Services we offer in East Flatbush
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting
- Sewer camera inspection and house sewer replacement
- Steam and hot water boiler repair and replacement
- Water heaters, tank and tankless, A.O. Smith
- Local Law 152 inspections and gas riser replacement
- Gas restoration after a utility shutoff
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Wisetack financing on larger jobs
Common plumbing issues in East Flatbush
Clay house sewers and street trees
Brick row houses here commonly drain through clay pipe to the street sewer. Street tree roots, decades of settling and the weight of traffic over the sidewalk can crack or separate the joints. Repeated clogs at the same spot, especially after rain, point to a damaged lateral. A camera inspection tells you whether jetting will do or replacement is needed.
Two-family homes and hot water demand
With a household on each floor, a 40-gallon water heater that was fine for one family runs out of hot water fast. Options include a larger tank, two separate heaters, or a tankless unit. We look at your gas service and venting and recommend what fits, with a free written estimate.
Steam heat in apartment buildings
The pre-war apartment buildings on the main avenues mostly run on steam. Cold apartments at the ends of lines, banging pipes and leaking valves are common complaints. We repair boilers and distribution piping, replace vents and traps, and help owners keep up with annual boiler inspections and steam radiator requirements under Local Law 151.
Basement rentals and backups
A basement apartment puts a bathroom and kitchen at the lowest point on the house sewer. When the main is partly blocked or the street sewer surcharges in a storm, that unit floods first. Keeping the house trap clear, jetting the line when it slows, and adding an ejector pump or backwater valve where the layout calls for one all protect the tenant and the owner.
Why East Flatbush residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed master plumber, License #2023
- Free estimates on boiler and water heater replacement
- Spanish and French speaking technicians, along with English
- 4.9 stars from 351 Google reviews
Service area in and around East Flatbush
We service all of East Flatbush, Brooklyn (ZIP 11203), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flatbush, Crown Heights, Brownsville, Canarsie, Flatlands and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in East Flatbush: FAQ
We rent out our upstairs. Should we install a second water heater?
It is often a good idea. Separate heaters keep one household from using up the other's hot water and make it easier to split costs. A tankless unit is another option if your gas line and venting can support it. We check both and give a written estimate.
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
It shows the inside of your house sewer from the trap to the street: roots, cracks, offset joints, sags and grease buildup. You see it on screen with us. That helps you decide between cleaning and repair, and avoids digging in the wrong place. See sewer inspection.
Who do I call if I smell gas?
Leave the building and call National Grid or 911 from outside. Once the utility makes it safe, a licensed master plumber has to find and repair the leak. We handle gas leak repairs, pressure testing and the filings needed to restore service. Call 718-748-2727.
