Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving Flushing since 1984. We handle restaurant grease lines, high-rise booster pumps and risers, Local Law 152 gas inspections, boilers, drains and 24/7 emergencies. Call 718-748-2727.
Downtown Flushing is one of the busiest commercial centers in the city, built around Main Street, Roosevelt Avenue and the last stop of the 7 train, with the LIRR stopping nearby. The blocks are dense with restaurants, food courts, bakeries and shops, many on the ground floor of mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Newer mixed-use towers have gone up in recent years. Away from the center, the neighborhood shifts to pre-war apartment buildings, two-families and detached houses near Kissena Park and the Queens Botanical Garden.
The plumbing load here is heavy. Commercial kitchens push a lot of grease into drain lines. Tall buildings rely on booster pumps, house tanks or pressure systems and long risers. Pre-war walk-ups and elevator buildings have steam boilers and gas piping that fall under city inspection laws. Con Edison supplies gas in Flushing, and when a leak shuts service down, we handle the repair and restoration.
Services we offer in Flushing
- Restaurant drain line hydro jetting
- Grease interceptor connections and kitchen drain repair
- Booster pump, pressure reducing valve and riser work for high-rise buildings
- Local Law 152 gas inspections and GPS2 filings
- Local Law 151 steam radiator inspections and steam boiler repair
- Gas restoration after a Con Edison shutoff
- Backflow preventer testing for commercial properties
- Sewer camera inspection and sewer line repair for houses and small buildings
- Property management accounts with COIs on file
Common plumbing issues in Flushing
Grease in shared commercial drains
Many Flushing buildings have several food businesses on one drain system, and grease from one kitchen can stop the line for all of them. Snaking rarely keeps up. We jet the lines clean from the right access point, check that grease interceptors are connected and sized correctly, and set up a cleaning schedule. Owners get a camera record showing the line is clear.
Water pressure in tall buildings
Upper floors in Flushing towers get their water from booster pumps or a house tank. When a pump controller fails, a pressure tank loses its charge or a reducing valve sticks, some floors lose pressure and others get too much. We troubleshoot the system, replace failed components and coordinate shutdowns with building staff and residents.
Gas shutoffs in older buildings
A gas leak in a pre-war building can shut off cooking gas for every apartment until the piping is repaired, tested and inspected. Restoration often involves riser repairs, pressure tests and coordination with Con Edison and the Department of Buildings. We manage the whole process and keep the owner and tenants informed, and we are open 24/7 for leak calls.
Why Flushing residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Our own van-mounted jetter for commercial grease lines
- Local Law 152 and Local Law 151 compliance handled for owners and agents
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, since 1984, with 24/7 dispatch
Service area in and around Flushing
We service all of Flushing, Queens (ZIP 11354, 11355), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Murray Hill, Auburndale, College Point, Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows and Corona. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Flushing: FAQ
Our restaurant drain backs up every few weeks. What can we do?
Frequent backups usually mean grease has built up on the pipe walls, so snaking only punches a temporary hole. Hydro jetting scours the line clean. We also check your grease interceptor and the shared line it connects to, then recommend a cleaning schedule based on what the camera shows.
How long does gas restoration take after a shutoff?
It depends on what the inspection finds. A simple repair in one apartment can be quick, while riser replacement in a large building takes longer and requires inspections before Con Edison restores service. We give you a written plan and timeline after the first visit. See gas restoration.
Do you handle Local Law 152 for buildings in Flushing?
Yes. We inspect gas piping in multifamily, mixed-use and commercial buildings, make needed repairs, and file the GPS2 certification with the Department of Buildings. Owners and managing agents get a clear written report.
