Nationwide Plumbers is a NYC Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, serving New York since 1984 with 24/7 emergency dispatch. In Clifton we clear and repair sewers, replace water heaters and boilers, fix leaks and handle gas line work. Call 718-748-2727.
Clifton lies between Stapleton and Rosebank on Staten Island's eastern shore, with Bay Street and Tompkins Avenue as its main roads and the Staten Island Railway stopping at Clifton station. The housing is a mix of older detached frame houses, attached and semi-detached homes, small apartment buildings and garden-style complexes, built over roughly a century. Many homes sit on modest lots with a short driveway and a basement that holds the boiler, water heater and laundry.
For most Clifton homeowners, the plumbing questions are practical: why the basement drain is slow again, whether the water heater will make it through another winter, and what to do about an old boiler that keeps needing repairs. Those are the calls we handle most here, with written estimates before work and dispatch around the clock when something cannot wait until morning.
Services we offer in Clifton
- Drain cleaning for kitchen, bath and basement lines
- Main sewer clearing with cables or our own van-mounted jetter
- Water heater replacement, tank or tankless
- Boiler repair and replacement for houses and small buildings
- Gas leak detection and gas line repair
- Toilet repair, replacement and fixture upgrades
- Leak detection and repair
- NP Care maintenance plans for yearly checkups
Common plumbing issues in Clifton
The slow basement drain that keeps coming back
When the basement floor drain or laundry sink backs up every few months, the problem is usually in the main sewer, not the fixture. Grease, wipes and roots build up at a low spot or a rough joint. A cable clears it for a while. Jetting and a camera inspection tell you why it keeps happening and whether a repair will end it.
Water heaters near the end of their life
Most tank water heaters give some warning: rust at the base, a rumble when heating, a dripping relief valve or hot water running out sooner than it used to. In basements with finished space, a failed tank can damage a lot. We replace tanks with properly vented units and check the gas line and shutoff valve while we are there.
Older boilers with frequent repairs
Boilers in many Clifton homes date back decades. If yours needs a repair every winter, the cost adds up. We service what you have, and when replacement makes sense we size a new boiler to the house instead of matching the old one, which may be far bigger than needed. Replacement estimates are free.
Why Clifton residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- Licensed Master Plumber, License #2023, fully insured
- Free estimates on water heater and boiler replacements
- Financing through Wisetack for larger jobs
- Open 24/7, with office hours Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm
Service area in and around Clifton
We service all of Clifton, Staten Island (ZIP 10304), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: Stapleton, Rosebank, Grymes Hill and Tompkinsville. For our full coverage, see our Staten Island service area page.
Plumbing in Clifton: FAQ
How do I know whether to repair or replace my boiler?
Age, repair history and efficiency all matter. A boiler that is decades old, needs repairs every season or has a cracked section is usually a candidate for replacement. We give an honest opinion and a free written estimate for replacement so you can compare.
What does an NP Care maintenance plan cover?
NP Care is our maintenance plan for homeowners, with yearly checks of the boiler and water heater and the main plumbing so small problems are caught early. Ask us about the options when you call 718-748-2727.
Do you handle gas leaks in Clifton?
Yes. If you smell gas, leave the house and call National Grid or 911 first. Once it is safe, we find and repair the leak, pressure test the piping and help get service restored if it was shut off.
