Common problems
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Sump pump service
Safety first: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
What usually goes wrong
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Low water pressure
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
Paterson homes, up close
The Passaic Valley Water Commission was created in 1927 to run the water system for Paterson, Passaic and Clifton. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, formed in 1902, treats wastewater from the region.
Paterson became known as Silk City, with silk manufacturing at its peak in the 1890s. Older homes may still have a main stack of cast iron that has thinned inside over the decades, so a camera look before major work is a good idea.
Freeze and thaw cycles stress older service lines and outdoor spigots. Shutting off and draining hose bibs before the first hard frost saves a lot of trouble. Construction permits are issued by the city's construction code office at 111 Broadway.
Utilities, permits and licensing
New Jersey licenses master plumbers through the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Before a plumber opens a wall or digs up a yard, ask what they expect to find, what could change the plan, and whether the work will need a permit from the Paterson Division of Construction Code.
How the connection works
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- A local plumber who works in Paterson gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Before the visit
Record a short video of the leak or the sound. It speeds up the phone conversation and helps the plumber plan.
Questions from Paterson residents
Is one slow drain worth a call?
One slow drain can often be cleared with a plunger or by cleaning the trap. Several slow or gurgling drains at once point to a problem further down the line.
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
If it is only the hot water, the water heater's anode rod is a common cause. If cold water smells too, call the water utility and ask a plumber to check the lines.
Do you cover Totowa section and Sandy Hill?
Our network reaches Totowa section, People's Park, Sandy Hill and Lakeview and the rest of Paterson (07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505 and others). Whether a pro can come depends on their schedule, and we will let you know quickly either way.
My toilet keeps running. Is that urgent?
Not usually, but it wastes water and raises the bill. A worn flapper or fill valve is the usual cause, and it is a quick repair.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Paterson, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524
Elmwood ParkWoodland ParkFair LawnHawthorneTotowaCliftonGlen RockGarfieldPassaicLodiWallingtonMaywoodRidgewoodParamusHasbrouck HeightsWood-RidgeHackensackRiver EdgeFranklin LakesWaldwickRutherfordLincoln ParkNew MilfordEast RutherfordLittle FerryRidgefield ParkWestwoodBergenfieldHillsdalePompton Lakes
Other services in Paterson
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A quick word about us: VendorReach only makes introductions. When you call or send a request, we connect you with an independent plumber who sets the price and schedules the visit. Get the details in writing if that makes you more comfortable.