Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber (License #2023) serving Jamaica since 1984. We dispatch 24/7 and handle commercial plumbing, apartment building boilers and gas piping, Local Law 152 inspections, sewer lines and basement flooding. Call 718-748-2727.
Jamaica is the transit and commercial center of southeast Queens. The LIRR's Jamaica station and the AirTrain sit at Sutphin Boulevard, the E, J and Z end at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, and Jamaica Avenue, 165th Street and Merrick Boulevard are lined with stores, offices and restaurants. Around the core are older apartment buildings, newer residential towers near the station and blocks of detached and attached frame and brick houses. Rufus King Park and York College are both in the neighborhood.
That range keeps us busy with very different jobs: grease lines and backflow testing for businesses, boilers and gas compliance for apartment buildings, and sewer and basement work for homeowners. Parts of southeast Queens also deal with high groundwater, which means wet basements and busy sump pumps. We dispatch 24/7 across Jamaica, from the downtown blocks near the station to the residential streets toward Hollis and St. Albans.
Services we offer in Jamaica
- Commercial plumbing for stores, offices and restaurants
- Local Law 152 gas inspections for apartment buildings
- Boiler repair, replacement and inspection for multifamily buildings
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting for food businesses
- Backflow preventer testing and installation
- Sump pumps for basements with groundwater
- House sewer clearing and replacement
- Property management service for landlords with multiple buildings
Common plumbing issues in Jamaica
Groundwater in southeast Queens basements
Groundwater levels in parts of southeast Queens rose after the area's old local water supply wells stopped pumping, and some homes now see water in basements even without heavy rain. A sump pit and pump, with a discharge line that keeps water away from the foundation, is the usual plumbing fix. We size and install pumps and add alarms so you know if one fails.
Older multifamily buildings and gas compliance
Jamaica's older walk-ups and mid-rise buildings carry decades-old gas piping and are covered by Local Law 152 inspections. Findings range from minor labeling to leaking fittings that need prompt repair. We perform the inspection, file the results and make the repairs, including gas riser replacement when a riser fails and the utility has locked off service.
Busy commercial drain lines
Restaurants and food shops along Jamaica Avenue and the side streets put heavy loads on their drains. Grease and food solids build up quickly, and a backup during business hours means lost sales. We clear lines with our van-mounted jetter, check grease traps and set up a regular cleaning schedule that fits around opening hours.
Why Jamaica residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, insured, with COIs for landlords and tenants
- Commercial, multifamily and residential work under one license
- Written estimates before work starts and a 1-year labor warranty
- Technicians who speak English, Spanish and French
Service area in and around Jamaica
We service all of Jamaica, Queens (ZIP 11432, 11433), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Hollis, St. Albans, Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park. For our full coverage, see our Queens service area page.
Plumbing in Jamaica: FAQ
Why does my Jamaica basement get wet even when it has not rained?
In parts of southeast Queens, groundwater sits high enough to seep through basement floors and walls. A sump pump in a properly built pit removes that water before it spreads. We install pumps, alarms and discharge lines. See our sump pump page for more.
Can you service a restaurant drain after closing?
Yes. We dispatch 24/7 and can schedule jetting after hours to avoid disrupting service. Hydro jetting comes with a 45-day guarantee, and we can provide a certificate of insurance to your landlord.
Do you work for landlords with several buildings?
Yes. Our property management accounts cover recurring service, compliance inspections and emergency calls across multiple properties, with one point of contact and written estimates for any repair beyond routine service.
