Emergency Plumber in Yonkers NY | 24/7 Service | No Overtime Charges

Need a plumber in Yonkers NY who actually shows up on time? We've been fixing plumbing problems in Getty Square, Nodine Hill, Park Hill and every neighborhood in between since 2008. When your toilet overflows at midnight or your water heater dies on Christmas morning, we're the plumbers your neighbors call.

Here's what most people don't realize about plumbing in Yonkers - the hills cause pressure problems, the old houses have old pipes, and the freeze-thaw cycles every winter create issues you don't see in flat areas with newer construction. We fix plumbing problems in century-old houses on Palisade Avenue and brand new builds in Dunwoodie. After thousands of service calls, we've seen it all.

The worst time to find a plumber is when water is pouring through your ceiling or backing up into your basement. But that's when most people start searching. We answer our phones 24/7 because plumbing emergencies don't care that it's Sunday or 2am. Our average emergency response time in Yonkers is under 90 minutes.

Emergency Plumbing Repair

Emergency plumbing repair is what we do most. Burst pipes, overflowing toilets, no hot water, sewage backups - these problems can't wait until Monday morning. We keep our trucks fully stocked so we can fix most emergencies on the first visit.

Real plumbing emergencies in Yonkers:

Burst pipes flooding your basement or walls
Sewage backing up into your house
No water at all
Water heater leaking or making strange noises
Gas smell (call gas company first, then us)
Frozen pipes that are about to burst

The biggest mistake people make? Waiting too long to call. A small leak becomes a flooded basement. A slow drain becomes a sewage backup. A dripping pipe becomes a burst pipe. Emergency plumbing gets more expensive the longer you wait.

We've handled hundreds of plumbing emergencies in Yonkers. We know which houses in Crestwood have the old galvanized pipes that burst without warning. We know the apartment buildings in downtown that get backed up sewers during heavy rain. We know what breaks and when.

Frozen Pipe Repair

Frozen pipe repair keeps us busy every winter in Yonkers. When temperatures drop below 20 degrees, pipes start freezing. When pipes freeze, they expand. When they expand, they burst. Then you have water pouring into your walls or basement.

The houses that get frozen pipes first are always the same - older homes in Park Hill and Lawrence Park West with poor insulation, pipes in exterior walls, and crawl spaces under additions. We get calls every January from the same addresses because nothing was fixed after the last freeze.

Signs your pipes are freezing:

No water coming out when you turn on the faucet
Only a trickle of water
Strange sounds when you turn on water
Visible frost on exposed pipes
Water only from one faucet but not others

We use professional pipe thawing equipment to safely thaw frozen pipes without damaging them. The DIY methods people try - hair dryers, space heaters, open flames - often make things worse. We've seen people crack their pipes trying to thaw them too fast or start fires with propane torches.

After we thaw your pipes, we'll tell you which ones are most likely to freeze again and how to prevent it. Sometimes its as simple as leaving cabinet doors open or letting faucets drip during cold snaps. Other times you need pipe insulation or heat tape.

Leak Detection and Repair

Leak detection and repair sounds simple until you realize the leak could be anywhere in your house - behind walls, under slabs, in ceilings, buried in your yard. Water always finds the lowest point, so where you see water damage isn't always where the leak is.

We use electronic leak detection equipment to find hidden leaks without tearing up your whole house. We can locate leaks in walls, under concrete, and in underground lines. This saves you thousands compared to the old method of cutting holes everywhere until you find it.

Common leak problems in Yonkers homes:

Slab leaks in homes built on concrete foundations
Pinhole leaks in old copper pipes
Leaks where pipes connect to fixtures
Leaks at shut-off valves that haven't been used in years
Underground leaks between the house and street

Small leaks are expensive. That drip you've been ignoring wastes gallons of water and damages whatever's around it. Drywall gets moldy. Wood rots. Foundations crack. Insurance companies don't cover gradual damage from leaks you ignored.

We fix leaks permanently, not with temporary patches. Sometimes that means replacing a section of pipe. Sometimes it means replacing the whole line. We'll show you the problem and explain your options with honest pricing before we do any work.

Water Line Repair and Replacement

Water line repair and replacement is what you need when the main pipe bringing water to your house develops problems. This is the big pipe - usually 3/4 inch to 1 inch - that runs from the street to your house.

Signs your water line needs attention:

Water pressure dropped throughout the house
Rust-colored water
Wet spots in your yard between the street and house
Water bill suddenly higher for no reason
Sounds of running water when nothing is on

Water line problems are common in older Yonkers neighborhoods where the original pipes are 50-80 years old. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside. Old copper develops pinhole leaks. Cast iron cracks. At some point, patching doesn't make sense anymore.

We replace water lines with modern materials that last - PEX or copper depending on your situation and local code requirements. We use trenchless methods when possible to avoid tearing up your whole yard. The job usually takes one day and we restore water service the same day.

Faucet Repair and Installation

Faucet repair and installation is something we do every single day. Dripping faucets, loose handles, low pressure, leaks at the base - these are all fixable problems. Most faucets can be repaired unless they're really old or low quality.

We keep common faucet parts on our trucks - cartridges, O-rings, washers, aerators. For standard faucets, we can usually fix the problem same visit. For fancy faucets with proprietary parts, sometimes we need to order parts, but we'll stop the leak temporary until the parts arrive.

Faucet installation is straightforward if you know what your doing. We install kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, utility sink faucets - any type. We'll also upgrade your faucets if you want better quality or a different style. Good faucets last 15-20 years. Cheap faucets break in 2-3 years.

A note about Yonkers water - the water here is hard. Hard water leaves mineral deposits that clog aerators and damage cartridges faster. We clean out aerators on every service call because most people don't know they need cleaning.

Toilet Repair and Installation

Toilet repair and installation probably accounts for 20% of our service calls. Toilets that won't stop running, toilets that won't flush, toilets that leak, toilets that are loose - we fix them all.

Most toilet problems are internal parts:

Flapper that doesn't seal (water runs constantly)
Fill valve that won't shut off
Flush valve that's corroded
Handle that broke off
Chain that came loose

These repairs cost way less than a new toilet. We carry all the common parts and can usually fix a running toilet in 20 minutes. The savings on your water bill pays for the repair in a few months.

Toilet installation is needed when your toilet cracks, when you want to upgrade, or when your old toilet is beyond repair. We install standard toilets, comfort height toilets, low flow toilets - whatever you need. We also handle the wax ring, floor bolts, water supply line, and make sure everything is sealed properly so you don't get leaks or sewer gas.

Older Yonkers homes have toilets that use 3.5-5 gallons per flush. New toilets use 1.28 gallons and flush just as well. That's real money saved on every water bill.

Sink Repair and Installation

Sink repair and installation covers kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, utility sinks, bar sinks - any sink in your house. Common problems are clogged drains, leaky faucets, cracked basins, and bad connections underneath that drip.

We replace sink drains that corrode and leak. We fix pop-up assemblies in bathroom sinks that don't pop up anymore. We repair garbage disposal connections that come loose and leak under your sink. We fix P-traps that crack.

Sink installation usually happens during remodels or when your old sink cracks. We install drop-in sinks, undermount sinks, vessel sinks, farmhouse sinks. We make sure the drain connections are right, the faucet mounts properly, and everything's sealed so you don't get water damage underneath.

One thing we see alot in Yonkers - people DIY their sink installation and don't get the drain pitch right. Water sits in the P-trap and gets smelly. Or they don't seal the sink properly and water leaks through the countertop. We fix these problems every week.

Shower Repair and Installation

Shower repair and installation includes fixing leaks, replacing valves, unclogging drains, and installing new shower fixtures. Showers take a beating - daily use, hard water, and temperature changes cause lots of wear.

Common shower problems we fix:

Shower valve leaking behind the wall
Temperature control that doesn't work right
Low pressure or uneven spray
Showerhead that leaks or is clogged with minerals
Drain that's slow or completely clogged
Diverter valve that won't switch between tub and shower

Shower valve repairs often require opening the wall. We cut the smallest access hole possible, fix the valve, and patch the wall when we're done. Sometimes we can access the valve from the other side of the wall or from a closet behind the shower.

Shower installations range from simple showerhead replacement to complete shower system upgrades. We install rain showerheads, handheld sprayers, body sprays, digital shower controls - whatever you want. We make sure the water pressure is adequate and the mixing valve is set properly so you don't get scalded or frozen when someone flushes a toilet.

Sump Pump Repair and Installation

Sump pump repair and installation is big business in Yonkers because so many houses have basements below the water table. When your sump pump fails, your basement floods. We get calls every heavy rain from people whose pumps stopped working.

Your sump pump sits in a pit in your basement floor and pumps water out when the pit fills up. The pump itself can fail. The float switch can stick. The discharge pipe can freeze or get clogged. The check valve can fail and let water flow backwards.

We test sump pumps by pouring water in the pit and making sure the pump kicks on at the right level and pumps water out properly. We check the discharge line to make sure its draining away from your foundation, not right back towards your house where it creates a loop.

Sump pump installation includes choosing the right size pump for your basement, setting it at the proper depth, making sure the discharge line is correct, and installing a battery backup system if you want one. Battery backup is smart - your sump pump is most needed during storms, which is when the power usually goes out.

Basements in Park Hill, Nodine Hill, and parts of Getty Square flood every heavy rain if the sump pump isn't working. We've dried out hundreds of basements in Yonkers. An ounce of prevention is worth alot when basement flooding can cost $10,000+ to remediate.

Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation

Garbage disposal repair and installation is quick work when you have the right tools and know what your doing. Most disposal problems are jams, leaks at the connections, or the disposal itself wearing out after 10-15 years of use.

If your disposal is humming but not grinding, its jammed. We can usually unjam it in 10 minutes. If its leaking from the bottom or from the sink connection, we can reseal it. If its making horrible grinding noises or not running at all, it probably needs replacement.

Garbage disposal installation takes about an hour. We disconnect the old one, install the new one, connect it to your sink drain and dishwasher (if you have one), wire it properly, and test it. We make sure its mounted securely so it doesn't vibrate loose over time.

Pro tip - run cold water when you use your disposal, not hot. Hot water melts grease which then solidifies further down the drain and clogs it. Cold water keeps grease solid so it gets chopped up and washed away. Also, put ice cubes and citrus peels through your disposal once a month to clean the blades.

Water Filtration System Repair and Installation

Water filtration system repair and installation has gotten popular in Yonkers as people worry more about water quality. We install whole-house filters, under-sink filters, reverse osmosis systems, and water softeners.

If you have hard water - and Yonkers water is fairly hard - a water softener saves you money long-term. Soft water doesn't leave mineral deposits on fixtures. Your water heater lasts longer. Your soap works better. Your skin and hair feel different.

We repair existing filtration systems by replacing filters, fixing leaks, adjusting settings, and replacing worn out components. Most systems need filter changes every 6-12 months depending on usage and water quality.

Water filtration installation depends on what type of system you want. Whole-house systems filter all the water coming into your house. Under-sink systems filter just your drinking water. Reverse osmosis removes almost everything from water - minerals, chemicals, contaminants - but wastes some water in the process.

We'll test your water if you want and recommend the right system for your situation. Sometimes you need filtration, sometimes softening, sometimes both. We don't upsell you equipment you don't need.

Backflow Prevention Repair and Installation

Backflow prevention repair and installation keeps contaminated water from flowing backwards into the clean water supply. Most people don't think about this until their village or city requires a backflow preventer inspection or installation.

Backflow preventers are required in certain situations:

Irrigation systems (most common in Yonkers)
Businesses with chemical storage
Multi-family buildings
Any cross-connection between potable and non-potable water

We install backflow preventers that meet code requirements and pass inspection. We're certified backflow testers, so we can test your existing preventer and certify it's working properly. These tests are required annually in most cases.

If your backflow preventer is leaking, not holding pressure, or failed its test, we repair or replace it. The parts inside wear out over time. The test ports get stuck. The check valves fail. Regular testing catches these problems before they become bigger issues.

Our Coverage Area in Yonkers

We service all Yonkers zip codes: 10701, 10702, 10703, 10704, 10705, and 10710. We know these neighborhoods:

Getty Square and downtown Yonkers - older commercial buildings and apartment complexes with shared plumbing systems. Nodine Hill - mix of single-family homes and multi-family properties, alot of original plumbing from the 1920s-40s. Park Hill - larger homes with complex plumbing systems, often updated but sometimes with sections of original pipe. Dunwoodie and Homefield - mix of ages, some tree root problems in sewer lines. Crestwood and Lawrence Park - established neighborhoods with aging infrastructure.

We're licensed, insured, and familiar with Yonkers plumbing codes. We pull permits when required. We do the job right so it passes inspection.

Q&A

Why Plumbing Problems Happen in Yonkers?

Yonkers has unique plumbing challenges. The topography creates water pressure variations - houses at the top of hills have lower pressure, houses at the bottom have higher pressure that can damage fixtures. The mix of very old houses and new construction means we work on everything from 1890s cast iron to brand new PEX.

The freeze-thaw cycles every winter expand and contract pipes, crack fittings, and stress connections. Hard water clogs aerators and damages valves. Tree roots infiltrate old clay sewer lines. Settling foundations shift and crack pipes. These aren't one-time problems - they're ongoing maintenance issues that every Yonkers homeowner deals with.

We also see alot of DIY plumbing that was done wrong and needs fixing. Weekend warriors who watched a YouTube video and then flooded their basement. Handymen who don't know code and created safety hazards. Previous homeowners who took shortcuts that failed years later.

Preventing Common Plumbing Problems?

After fixing thousands of plumbing problems in Yonkers, we know what causes most of them. Here's how to avoid the most expensive issues:

Don't put grease down drains. Ever. Put it in a can and throw it away. Don't flush anything except toilet paper - no wipes, even "flushable" ones. Know where your main water shut-off is and test it once a year. Leave cabinet doors open during freezing weather if you have pipes in exterior walls.

Get your water heater flushed every 2-3 years. Have your main sewer line cleaned every 2-3 years if you have an older home. Replace washing machine hoses every 5 years before they burst. Fix small leaks before they become big leaks.

Watch for warning signs - slow drains, low pressure, rust-colored water, sounds of running water when nothing's on, higher water bills. These tell you something's wrong before it becomes an emergency.

What to Expect When You Call Us?

When you call us for a plumber in Yonkers NY, we'll ask what's happening, where the problem is, and how urgent it is. This helps us know what parts to bring and how quickly you need service.

For emergencies, we're usually there same-day, often within a couple hours. For non-emergencies, we schedule at your convenience, usually within 2-3 days. We call ahead when we're on our way so your not waiting around all day.

Our plumbers show up with fully stocked trucks. We diagnose the problem, explain what's wrong in plain English, give you upfront pricing, and get your approval before we start work. No surprises on the bill.

Most service calls take 1-2 hours. Some jobs need return visits if we have to order parts or get permits. We clean up our work area and test everything before we leave to make sure its working right.

Emergency Service Available 24/7

Plumbing emergencies happen at the worst times. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency plumbing repair in Yonkers. We answer our phones at night, on weekends, on holidays. When you need a plumber right now, we're here.

Yes, emergency service costs more than regular daytime service. But when water is pouring into your house or you have no water at all, that's not the time to save money by waiting until Monday morning. The damage from waiting is usually more expensive than the emergency service call.

We're honest about what's really an emergency. If you call at midnight with a dripping faucet that's been dripping for months, we'll schedule you for a regular appointment. But if you have a burst pipe, sewage backup, or no water, we're on our way.

Call a Local Plumber in Yonkers NY

We've been fixing plumbing problems in Yonkers for over 15 years. We're the plumbers your neighbors call when they need work done right. Whether its a small faucet leak or a major sewer line replacement, we handle residential plumbing with the same attention to detail.

Call us at 914-297-2466 or text us photos of what's happening. We'll get back to you quickly and get your plumbing working again.

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