Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving Staten Island since 1984, with 24/7 emergency dispatch. On Todt Hill we handle boilers, water heaters, gas lines, sewer laterals and leak detection for large single-family homes. Call 718-748-2727.
Todt Hill is the high ground of Staten Island, and the houses match the setting: large detached homes on wooded, sloping lots off Todt Hill Road, Ocean Terrace and the side streets that wind toward the Greenbelt. Many sit far back from the street, which means long water service lines and long sewer laterals running downhill or uphill to the main. When something fails underground on a property like this, finding the exact spot matters more than it does on a 20 foot city lot.
Inside, these homes tend to carry more equipment than a typical house: multiple heating zones, large or paired water heaters, finished lower levels with bathrooms below the sewer line, and gas lines feeding ranges, fireplaces, pool heaters and backup generators. Our licensed technicians work on all of it, and we give a written estimate before any work starts. The neighborhood sits within our regular NYC service area, and emergency calls are dispatched around the clock.
Services we offer in Todt Hill
- Boiler repair and replacement for multi-zone hot water systems, see boiler repair
- Tank and tankless water heaters sized for large households (A.O. Smith)
- Gas line installation for generators, pool heaters, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces
- Sewer camera inspection of long laterals before you dig
- Electronic leak detection on long water service lines
- Sewage ejector and sump pumps for finished lower levels
- Backflow preventer testing and installation for irrigation and fire lines
- NP Care maintenance plans for annual boiler and water heater service
- Ductless split and AC installation through our HVAC team
Common plumbing issues in Todt Hill
Long laterals on sloped lots
A house set well back on a hillside can have a sewer lateral that runs a long way to the street, sometimes with bends and grade changes. Roots from mature oaks and maples find the joints. We run a camera first so you know whether you need cleaning, a spot repair or sewer line replacement, instead of guessing and digging up a landscaped yard.
Lower levels below the sewer
Many Todt Hill homes have a finished level built into the slope with a bathroom, laundry or wet bar that sits lower than the house drain. That fixture group depends on an ejector pump. When the pump or its check valve fails, waste backs up into that level. We repair and replace ejector pits, pumps and alarms so the problem shows up as an alarm, not a flood.
Big heating systems with many zones
Large homes often run hot water boilers with several zones, indirect water heaters and long baseboard or radiant loops. A stuck zone valve or a failing circulator can leave one wing cold while the rest is fine. We troubleshoot the whole system, bleed and balance it, and replace boilers when repair stops making sense.
Gas loads added over the years
Generators, pool heaters and outdoor kitchens were often added long after the original gas piping went in. Adding load to an undersized line can starve appliances at peak use. We check pipe sizing, pull the right permits for new gas work and pressure test before anything is turned on. If you smell gas, call National Grid and then call us.
Why Todt Hill residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, fully licensed and insured
- Camera first, then a written estimate, so a hillside yard is not dug up on a guess
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for no-heat, gas and sewer backups
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Todt Hill
We service all of Todt Hill, Staten Island (ZIP 10304), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Emerson Hill, Dongan Hills, Richmondtown, Castleton Corners and New Dorp. For our full coverage, see our Staten Island service area page.
Plumbing in Todt Hill: FAQ
Can you find a leak on a long water service line without digging up the lawn?
Usually, yes. We use electronic leak detection to narrow the location before any excavation, then open only the area needed. If the line is old and failing in several spots, we will tell you and price a new water service line so you can compare repair against replacement.
Who handles a gas line for a backup generator on Todt Hill?
We do. A generator connection is new gas work, so it needs proper pipe sizing, a permit and a pressure test before the gas utility and the generator installer finish their part. We coordinate with the electrician or generator company so the connection is done once and done right.
My lower level bathroom backed up but the rest of the house drains fine. Why?
That pattern usually points to the ejector pump serving that level, or its check valve. A failed pump lets waste sit in the pit and come back up through the lowest fixture. We can repair or replace the pump and add a high water alarm.
Do you service large boilers with multiple zones?
Yes. We repair, inspect and replace steam and hot water boilers, including multi-zone systems with indirect water heaters. An annual boiler inspection in early fall is the best way to avoid a mid-winter no-heat call.
