Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, working in the city since 1984 with 24/7 emergency dispatch to Travis. We repipe older houses, install sump pumps, replace water heaters and boilers, clear sewer lines and repair gas piping. Call 718-748-2727.
Travis sits at the western end of Victory Boulevard on Staten Island's West Shore, between the Arthur Kill and Freshkills Park. In the early 1900s the area was called Linoleumville, after the linoleum factory that employed much of the village, and it is still known for its long-running Fourth of July parade. Marshes and creeks surround much of the neighborhood, which gives it a small-town feel.
The housing reflects both eras. Older wood frame houses near Victory Boulevard date back to the factory days and have been updated piece by piece. Newer detached homes and townhouses were added around them in recent decades. Old houses bring tired piping and heating systems, while low ground near the marshes brings water problems. We handle both, with written estimates and 24/7 dispatch.
Services we offer in Travis
- Repiping older frame homes near Victory Boulevard
- Sump pumps with battery backup for low, wet lots
- Backwater valves for homes with drain backups in storms
- Boiler repair and replacement
- Water heater replacement with free estimates
- Sewer camera inspection and lateral repair
- Gas line repair and leak detection
- Frozen and burst pipe repair
Common plumbing issues in Travis
Old village houses with layered repairs
Homes from Travis's factory-village days have usually been replumbed a section at a time over a century. It is common to find galvanized pipe feeding copper, cast iron drains joined to plastic and gas lines extended many times. Each joint between different materials is a weak point. We map what is there and replace the failing sections so the house is working on one consistent system again.
Wet ground near the marshes
Blocks close to the marshes and creeks around Travis sit low, and the ground stays wet after storms. Water can seep into basements and crawl spaces from below or come back up through drains when sewers are full. We find out which is happening, then install a sump pump, a backwater valve or both, with battery backup so the system works through a power failure.
Crawl spaces and cold exposure
Some older houses here sit over shallow crawl spaces instead of full basements, and pipes running through them freeze in hard cold snaps, especially where wind comes in off the open land. We insulate and reroute vulnerable lines, install shutoffs you can reach and replace burst sections quickly when a pipe does break.
Newer townhouses reaching their first replacements
Attached homes built in recent decades are now due for their first water heater replacements and fixture repairs. These jobs are straightforward, and we give free estimates on replacement work and a 1-year labor warranty on our labor. A planned replacement also lets you choose the unit instead of taking whatever is in stock during an emergency.
Why Travis residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with old frame houses and mixed piping
- Licensed Master Plumber #2023, fully insured
- 24/7 dispatch for flooding, frozen pipes and no-heat calls
- Technicians speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Travis
We service all of Travis, Staten Island (ZIP 10314), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Bulls Head, New Springville and Heartland Village. For our full coverage, see our Staten Island service area page.
Plumbing in Travis: FAQ
Water comes into my basement in Travis after every big storm. Where do I start?
Notice how it comes in. Water rising from the floor drain points to a sewer backup and a backwater valve. Water seeping through walls or the floor points to groundwater and a sump pump. We inspect and give a written estimate for the right fix, and some homes need both.
Can you repipe an old house without replacing everything at once?
Yes. We often start with the main water line and the worst runs, then do the rest in stages. Each stage gets its own written estimate so you can plan, and we keep wall openings as small as practical.
Do you do emergency calls on the West Shore at night?
Yes. We dispatch 24/7 for burst pipes, backups, gas leaks and no-heat calls across Staten Island. For a suspected gas leak, leave the house and call National Grid first, then call us for the emergency repair.
