Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving Auburndale since 1984. We repipe older homes, clear drains and sewers, repair boilers and water heaters, handle gas lines and dispatch 24/7. Call 718-748-2727.
Auburndale is a residential neighborhood of detached and semi-detached houses between Flushing and Bayside, centered on the Auburndale LIRR station on the Port Washington Branch. Utopia Parkway, Francis Lewis Boulevard and Northern Boulevard frame most of it. The homes range from early 20th century frame houses to 1930s and 1940s brick Tudors and post-war two-families, and many have been expanded upward or outward over the years.
Additions are where we often find the weak spots. A second floor or rear extension added in later decades may tie new copper into old galvanized pipe, or route a new bathroom into a cast iron stack that was sized for fewer fixtures. When something leaks or drains slowly in an Auburndale house, part of our job is figuring out which era of the house the problem belongs to.
Services we offer in Auburndale
- Whole-house and partial repiping from galvanized to copper or PEX
- Drain line and stack repair for additions and expanded homes
- Sewer line repair and replacement
- Hydro jetting with a 45-day guarantee
- Boiler repair and replacement, steam and hot water
- Water heater replacement, tank and tankless (A.O. Smith)
- Gas line installation and gas leak repair
- Water service line repair and replacement
Common plumbing issues in Auburndale
Mixed pipe from additions over the years
Where new copper joins old galvanized steel without the right fitting, the joint corrodes faster than the pipe on either side. We often find leaks right at those transitions in Auburndale houses that were expanded. Replacing the remaining galvanized runs removes the weak links, and we can do it in stages, starting with the sections feeding the most-used fixtures.
Undersized water service
Many older homes were built with a small water service line from the street. Add bathrooms, a second kitchen or a new washer and the pressure drops whenever two fixtures run at once. Upgrading the service line from the curb to the meter, along with the main supply in the house, is often the real fix for low pressure.
Stacks carrying more than they were built for
An old cast iron stack that once served one bathroom may now carry two or three, plus a laundry. Slow drains, gurgling toilets and sewer smell near the stack are common signs of trouble. We inspect the stack and vents, clear blockages, and replace cracked or undersized sections when it makes sense.
Why Auburndale residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984, fully insured
- Repiping planned in stages to fit your budget, with Wisetack financing
- 1-year labor warranty on our work
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for leaks and backups
Service area in and around Auburndale
We service all of Auburndale, Queens (ZIP 11358), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Flushing, Bayside, Fresh Meadows, Whitestone and Murray Hill. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Auburndale: FAQ
Can I repipe my house in stages?
Yes. Many Auburndale homeowners start with the main lines in the basement and the risers to the most-used bathroom, then finish the rest later. We plan each phase so it connects cleanly to the next, and we give you written prices for each stage.
Why do I lose pressure when two fixtures run?
Usually the water service line from the street or the main line in the house is too small or partly blocked by corrosion. A pressure test and a look at the pipe sizes tell us where the restriction is. Upgrading the water line often solves it.
Do you install gas lines for kitchen renovations?
Yes. We run new gas piping for ranges, cooktops and dryers, add shutoff valves, and pressure test before connection. If the new appliance needs more gas than your current piping can deliver, we size and install the right line.
