Nationwide Plumbers is a licensed NYC master plumber (License #2023) in business since 1984, with 24/7 emergency service in Pelham Bay. We repair boilers, water heaters, sewer lines, drains and gas piping for homes, landlords and shops. Call 718-748-2727.
Pelham Bay sits at the end of the 6 train, where the elevated line along Westchester Avenue reaches the Pelham Bay Park station. To the east is Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in the city, with Orchard Beach on the Sound. The neighborhood itself is mostly attached and semi-detached brick one and two family homes on streets like Buhre Avenue and Middletown Road, with walk-up and small elevator apartment buildings closer to Westchester Avenue.
A lot of these homes were built in the mid-twentieth century and have their original sewer laterals, cast iron drains and, in many cases, boilers that have been replaced once or twice. Shared driveways and attached walls also mean that a problem in one house can affect a neighbor. We dispatch 24/7, and we quote the job in writing before any digging or opening of walls.
Services we offer in Pelham Bay
- Boiler repair and replacement for brick homes
- Sewer lateral repair and replacement
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting
- Water heater replacement
- Gas line repair and leak detection
- Local Law 152 inspections for Westchester Avenue apartment buildings
- Commercial plumbing for shops near the 6 train
- NP Care maintenance plans
Common plumbing issues in Pelham Bay
Shared laterals and attached houses
Some attached homes in Pelham Bay have plumbing that runs close to, or under, the neighboring property, and drain layouts that were never well documented. Before digging, we camera the line from inside and locate it from the surface, so the repair stays on the right property and the right section of pipe.
Boilers in semi-detached homes
Many homes here heat with a gas boiler feeding radiators or baseboard on two floors. Common problems are a failing circulator, a stuck zone valve, low system pressure or a worn burner. We diagnose the system as a whole and repair the part that failed, and when the boiler itself is done, we size the replacement to the house.
Basement stairwell drains
Brick homes with an outside basement stairwell usually have a small drain at the bottom. When leaves and dirt clog it, rainwater pours under the basement door. We clear the drain and the line it feeds, and if the line is broken or tied in poorly, we give a written repair estimate.
Why Pelham Bay residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, fully insured
- Free estimates on boiler and water heater replacement
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
- Wisetack financing for homeowners
Service area in and around Pelham Bay
We service all of Pelham Bay, Bronx (ZIP 10461), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Country Club, Westchester Square, Throgs Neck, Co-op City, City Island and Morris Park. For our full coverage, see our Bronx service area page.
Plumbing in Pelham Bay: FAQ
The stairwell drain outside my basement door keeps flooding. Can you fix it?
Yes. We clear the drain and the line behind it, then run a camera to see where it connects and whether the pipe is intact. Many of these lines have sagged or cracked over the years. See drain cleaning.
My radiators upstairs are cold but the downstairs is warm. Why?
In a hot water system, that often means air in the upstairs loop, a failed circulator or a stuck zone valve. In steam systems, it can be failed vents. We bleed, test and repair the part that is actually causing it.
Do you handle gas leaks in Pelham Bay homes?
If you smell gas, leave the house and call Con Edison or 911 from outside first. After the utility makes the house safe, we find and repair the leak, pressure test the piping and help get service restored.
Do the apartment buildings on Westchester Avenue need Local Law 152 inspections?
Yes, any building with gas piping other than one and two family homes. We inspect, file the GPS2 with the Department of Buildings and quote any corrections. See Local Law 152.
