Nationwide Plumbers holds NYC Master Plumber License #2023 and has worked in the city since 1984. In Tottenville we repipe older houses, repair steam and hot water boilers, replace water heaters and clear sewer lines, with 24/7 emergency dispatch. Call 718-748-2727.
Tottenville sits at the southern tip of Staten Island and of New York State, between the Arthur Kill and Raritan Bay. Conference House Park marks the very end of the island, and the Staten Island Railway ends at Tottenville station. Main Street still has the feel of an old village, and the streets around it hold some of the oldest houses on the South Shore, many wood frame homes from the 1800s and early 1900s.
Old houses in Tottenville have usually seen several rounds of plumbing work, from original systems to later updates. We find cast iron drain stacks, galvanized supply lines, old gas piping and radiators connected to boilers that have been replaced more than once. Newer homes on the outer streets are simpler. Whatever the age, we work from a written estimate and answer emergencies 24/7.
Services we offer in Tottenville
- Steam and hot water radiator system repair and boiler repair
- Boiler replacement sized to the house and its radiators
- Repiping galvanized supply lines in older homes
- Cast iron drain and stack repair
- Old gas piping repair and gas leak detection
- Water heater replacement
- Sewer camera inspection and lateral repair
- Frozen and burst pipe repair
Common plumbing issues in Tottenville
Radiators and older boilers
Many of Tottenville's older homes still heat with radiators, some on steam and some converted to hot water. Replacing the boiler without matching it to the radiation and the piping often causes uneven heat, banging or short cycling. We size the boiler to the house, check vents and valves and clean up old piping so the system runs quietly and evenly.
Cast iron stacks in 19th century houses
Original cast iron drain stacks and horizontal lines rust from the inside and crack along the bottom over time. Slow drains, odors and stains on ceilings below bathrooms are early warnings. We camera the drains, replace failing sections and transition properly between cast iron and new pipe so the joints hold.
Old gas piping
Gas piping in an old house may have been extended many times, sometimes with materials and fittings no longer used. Corroded joints and abandoned lines left uncapped are what we look for. We repair and replace sections and pressure test the system. If the gas utility shuts off service, we handle the repair and the restoration.
Exposure on the Arthur Kill and Raritan Bay
Homes near the water take cold wind on their exterior walls, and older houses have little insulation. Pipes on outside walls, crawl spaces and old hose bibs freeze first. We reroute vulnerable runs, insulate what has to stay on an outside wall and install frost-free hose bibs. Adding an accessible shutoff means a break can be stopped quickly instead of flooding a floor.
Why Tottenville residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with old village houses and radiator heating
- Licensed Master Plumber #2023, fully insured
- Written estimates before work starts, 1-year labor warranty
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for no-heat, leaks and gas
Service area in and around Tottenville
We service all of Tottenville, Staten Island (ZIP 10307), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Charleston, Prince's Bay, Huguenot and Rossville. For our full coverage, see our Staten Island service area page.
Plumbing in Tottenville: FAQ
My old radiators bang every morning. What causes it?
On steam systems, banging usually means water is trapped in pipes or radiators that have lost their pitch, or the boiler water level is off. On hot water systems, air in the lines is common. We diagnose the system and correct the pitch, venting or boiler settings.
Is it worth keeping radiators when I replace my boiler?
Usually, yes. Radiators heat evenly and last a very long time. A new boiler matched to the radiators keeps the comfort and improves efficiency. We give you a free estimate for the replacement and explain sizing.
Can you repipe a 19th century house without tearing it apart?
We plan routes through closets, basements and existing chases to keep wall openings small, and we work section by section. Some openings are unavoidable, and we tell you up front where they will be in a written estimate.
