Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving Brooklyn since 1984. In Sheepshead Bay we clear restaurant and building drains, repair boilers, file Local Law 152 gas inspections and handle flooding and emergencies 24/7. Call 718-748-2727.
Sheepshead Bay wraps around its namesake inlet, with fishing boats and piers along Emmons Avenue and a long row of restaurants facing the water. Inland, the housing is mixed: six-story apartment buildings and co-ops, two-family brick houses, attached homes, newer condo buildings along the main avenues, and a few of the old bungalow courts that still survive near the water. The B and Q trains stop at Sheepshead Bay Road, and the Q also stops at Neck Road.
That mix means very different calls on neighboring blocks. Restaurants need grease lines kept clear, apartment buildings need steam boilers serviced and gas piping inspected, and low houses near the water need protection against sewer backup during storms. Nostrand Avenue, Avenue U and Coney Island Avenue add plenty of storefronts, laundromats and offices with their own drain and water heater demands.
Services we offer in Sheepshead Bay
- Commercial drain cleaning and hydro jetting for Emmons Avenue kitchens
- Local Law 152 gas piping inspections for apartment buildings
- Boiler repair and replacement for multifamily buildings
- Backwater valves and sump pumps for low basements
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair
- Commercial water heaters for restaurants and shops
- Gas line repair and gas restoration after a shutoff
- Property management accounts with certificates of insurance
Common plumbing issues in Sheepshead Bay
Waterfront restaurant grease lines
Kitchens along Emmons Avenue run long hours and send a lot of grease into their drains. Lines that serve several storefronts can close down to a fraction of their size. We jet the line clean with our own truck-mounted equipment, check it with a camera and set a maintenance interval that fits the kitchen's volume.
Bungalows and low houses near the water
Small older houses and bungalow courts near the bay sit at very low elevations. Some of their sewer connections are shared or run through private walkways, and storm surges can push water back through floor drains. We trace the line with a camera, then recommend a backwater valve, a pump or a sewer repair based on what we find.
Gas piping in six-story apartment buildings
Mid-century apartment buildings carry gas risers to every kitchen, and those risers are covered by Local Law 152 inspections. Leaks found during an inspection or by the utility can trigger a shutoff for the whole line. We do the inspection, make repairs and replace risers when needed to get gas back on.
Why Sheepshead Bay residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Our own van-mounted jetter for commercial grease lines
- LL152 inspections and GPS2 filings by a Licensed Master Plumber
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
- Written estimate before work starts
Service area in and around Sheepshead Bay
We service all of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn (ZIP 11235, 11229), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Homecrest, Gravesend, Gerritsen Beach and Marine Park. For our full coverage, see our Brooklyn service area page.
Plumbing in Sheepshead Bay: FAQ
How often should a restaurant on Emmons Avenue jet its drain?
It depends on menu and volume. Busy kitchens often need jetting every three to six months, while lighter operations go longer. After the first cleaning we look at the line on camera and recommend an interval. Jetting comes with a 45-day guarantee.
Our building's gas was shut off after a leak. What happens next?
The leaking piping has to be repaired, pressure tested and in many cases filed with the Department of Buildings before National Grid restores service. We handle each step and keep the managing agent informed. Read about our gas restoration work.
Do you install backwater valves in older homes near the bay?
Yes. We camera the sewer first to find the right location and confirm the pipe is sound, then install the valve with access for cleaning. In very low houses we often recommend a sump pump as well.
Do you service water heaters for apartment buildings?
Yes. We repair and replace water heaters and boiler-fed hot water systems for apartment buildings, plus individual units in houses and storefronts. For buildings, we review capacity and recovery so tenants are not left with cold showers during morning peak hours.
