Nationwide Plumbers is a licensed NYC plumbing and heating contractor since 1984, Master Plumber License #2023, with 24/7 emergency service in Oakwood. We install sump and ejector pumps, clear and repair sewer lines, and replace water heaters and boilers. Call 718-748-2727.
Oakwood covers the area around Guyon Avenue, Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard, with the Oakwood Heights station on the Staten Island Railway. Most homes are detached and semi-attached houses built from the postwar years through the 1980s, many with basements. Down toward the shore, the Oakwood Beach area was badly flooded during Hurricane Sandy, and many properties there were bought out and returned to open land.
That closeness to marsh and shoreline keeps groundwater high across parts of the neighborhood. Basements that were dry for decades can start taking water as drainage patterns change. Inside the house, many homes are now on aging water heaters, original copper and galvanized piping, and boilers that have seen many winters. We handle repairs and replacements, and we answer emergencies 24/7.
Services we offer in Oakwood
- Sump pumps with battery backup for wet basements
- Sewage ejector pumps for basement bathrooms and laundries
- Water heater repair and replacement, tank or tankless
- Sewer camera inspection and root clearing
- Hot water boiler repair and replacement
- Leak detection behind walls and under slabs
- Gas line repair and gas leak detection
- NP Care maintenance plans
Common plumbing issues in Oakwood
Groundwater in basements
Homes on the lower blocks toward the shore can see water rise through the floor slab or seep at the base of walls after heavy rain. A sump pit and pump, placed at the low point and discharged away from the foundation, controls it. We add a battery backup for storms and a high water alarm so you know before the carpet does.
Basement bathrooms that need an ejector
Many Oakwood homes added a bathroom or laundry in the basement years after construction. If the fixtures sit below the main sewer line, they rely on an ejector pump. A weak pump or failed check valve shows up as slow drains, odors or backups. We repair and replace ejector systems and correct pits that were never sealed.
Water heaters past their prime
A large share of the homes here were built in the same few decades, and many are on water heaters that have been running for over ten years. Leaks at the tank bottom, rust in the water and short hot showers are typical. We give a free written estimate and can replace like for like or switch you to a tankless unit.
Roots in the sewer lateral
Mature trees in front yards and along the curb send roots into older laterals. The first sign is a toilet that gurgles or a basement drain that backs up during laundry. A camera shows where the roots are, and cleaning or jetting clears them. If the pipe is cracked where the roots entered, we price a spot repair so they do not keep coming back.
Why Oakwood residents choose Nationwide Plumbers
- 24/7 dispatch when a pump fails or a basement floods
- Licensed Master Plumber #2023, fully insured
- Free estimates on pump, water heater and boiler replacement
- Wisetack financing for larger projects
Service area in and around Oakwood
We service all of Oakwood, Staten Island (ZIP 10306), for emergencies 24/7 and for scheduled work.
Nearby neighborhoods we also serve: New Dorp, Bay Terrace, Great Kills and Richmondtown. For our full coverage, see our Staten Island service area page.
Plumbing in Oakwood: FAQ
How do I know if I need a sump pump or a backwater valve?
If water comes up through floor drains, often dirty and fast, that is a sewer backup and a backwater valve is the fix. If water seeps through walls or the slab, often clear and slow, that is groundwater and calls for a sump pump. Some homes need both.
Can you add a basement bathroom in an Oakwood house?
Yes. We plan the drain layout, install an ejector pump if the fixtures sit below the sewer, and pull the required permits. You get a written estimate before work starts.
What maintenance does a sump pump need?
Test it a few times a year by pouring water into the pit, keep the pit clear of debris and check the discharge line outside. Pumps generally last several years. Our maintenance plans include a pump check.
