Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, in business since 1984, with 24/7 dispatch to Belmont. We jet restaurant grease lines, repair sewer laterals, service boilers and handle gas line work. Call 718-748-2727.
Belmont is known for Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street, with their Italian restaurants, bakeries, pork stores and the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Fordham University's Rose Hill campus sits to the north, and the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden are just to the east. Off the commercial blocks, the housing is a mix of old two and three family frame houses, brick row houses and pre-war walk-up apartment buildings.
Food businesses drive a lot of the plumbing work here. Kitchens with fryers, ovens and prep sinks put heavy grease loads into the drains, and many of these businesses operate in buildings that are a century old. The homes nearby deal with old sewer laterals, basement water heaters and boilers that have been running for decades. We handle both, with a written estimate before any work starts.
Services we offer in Belmont
- Hydro jetting for restaurant and bakery grease lines
- Grease trap and interceptor line service
- Gas line repair for commercial ovens and ranges
- Sewer lateral repair for frame and row houses
- Water heater replacement, tank and tankless
- Boiler repair for two and three family homes
- Backflow testing for food service businesses
- Leak detection in older walk-ups
Common plumbing issues in Belmont
Grease that hardens in old drain lines
Restaurant and bakery drains on Arthur Avenue carry fats, flour and food waste into lines that were often installed long before modern grease traps. Grease cools and hardens on the pipe, and a busy Saturday is when it finally closes up. We jet the line to bare pipe, check trap sizing and recommend a cleaning schedule that matches the kitchen's volume.
Gas piping for commercial kitchens
Adding a range or oven, or moving a kitchen line, means changing the gas piping, and that work requires a licensed plumber. We size the piping for the new load, install shutoffs, pressure test the system and coordinate with Con Edison if the meter or service needs changes. Work is quoted in writing first.
Frame houses with original sewer laterals
Many of Belmont's older frame houses still drain through clay or cast iron laterals to the street. Roots from street trees find the joints, and sections settle over time. A camera inspection shows whether a cleaning will hold or whether a section needs to be replaced, so the owner is not paying for repeat emergency calls.
Why Belmont residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Experience with food service plumbing and grease lines
- Own van-mounted jetter, with a 45-day guarantee
- Licensed for gas work under NYC License #2023
- Technicians speaking English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Belmont
We service all of Belmont, Bronx (ZIP 10458), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Fordham, Tremont, West Farms, Bedford Park and Van Nest. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in Belmont: FAQ
How often should a restaurant on Arthur Avenue have its drains jetted?
It depends on the menu and volume. Fryer-heavy kitchens and bakeries may need it every few months, lighter kitchens less often. We look at the line with a camera after the first jetting and suggest an interval based on what we see, rather than a one-size schedule.
Can you add gas piping for a new oven in our shop?
Yes. We design and install the gas piping, add a shutoff at the appliance, pressure test it and handle the paperwork. If the existing meter cannot handle the added load, we coordinate with Con Edison. See gas line services.
My basement drain backs up after heavy rain. What causes that?
In older Belmont homes it is often a partly blocked lateral, roots, or a sag where water and debris collect. Heavy rain adds load to the city sewer at the same time. We clear the line and run a camera inspection to find the cause.
Do you offer financing for a new water heater or boiler?
Yes. Homeowners can finance replacement work through Wisetack, and estimates on replacement and installation jobs are free. You see the full written price and the monthly options before deciding, and there is no pressure to sign on the spot.
