Plumber in North Salem NY – Local Plumbing Since 1980
When your pipes burst or your water heater stops working, you need a plumber in North Salem NY who knows these houses inside and out. We've been fixing plumbing in North Salem for over 45 years because someone has to understand how older homes in Salem Center work.
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The houses here are different than new construction. Properties on Titicus Rd still have galvanized pipes from the 1960s. Homes near the lake deal with high water tables that flood basements. The well water systems in the rural areas need completely different service than municipal water connections. You cant just show up and guess – you need to know what you're dealing with.
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Last winter, we got 30 calls in one weekend after that hard freeze. Most were burst pipes in crawlspaces or exterior walls. We had our trucks stocked and teams ready because when you've worked the same town for three decades, you see these patterns coming.
Plumbing & Leak Repair
Small leaks become big problems fast. The wood-framed homes around Croton Falls soak up water before you even notice anything wrong. We've opened walls where a pinhole leak ran for months. Your water bill creeps up, floors start feeling soft, and mold grows in places you cant see.
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Our plumbing & leak repair service finds the source without tearing up your whole house. Sometimes its a failed wax ring under the toilet. Sometimes its a supply line that gave out after 40 years. The tough ones are slab leaks under concrete foundations – those need special equipment to locate.
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If your water meter runs when nothings turned on, or you see wet spots on ceilings, dont wait. Every day makes it worse and more expensive to fix.
Bathroom Plumbing Installation
Bathroom remodels always uncover problems. We've never done a bathroom plumbing installation where everything behind the walls was perfect. Usually the vents are wrong, shut-offs dont actually work, or somebody used incorrect materials 30 years ago.
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When we replumb bathrooms, we do it right. New supply lines for sink, toilet, and shower. Proper venting so drains work correctly. Real shut-off valves you can actually turn. And we make everything accessible for future repairs.
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Older homes in Croton Falls have cast iron drain pipes that crack over time. During renovations, we usually recommend replacing those sections with PVC. Costs more now but saves you from tearing out new tile in five years when the old pipe splits.
Kitchen Plumbing Installation
Kitchen plumbing installation gets complicated when you want to move sinks or add dishwashers. You cant just run pipes anywhere – there are codes about venting and drain slopes. We've fixed so many DIY disasters where sinks dont drain right or dishwashers back up.
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We handle everything for kitchen remodels. Relocating water lines. Running gas lines for new ranges. Installing plumbing for pot fillers, instant hot dispensers, and ice makers. Making sure garbage disposals are wired and plumbed correctly.
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The harder water in some North Salem neighborhoods means more mineral buildup. We recommend easy-access shut-offs so you can replace cartridges when they clog.
Drain Cleaning and Sewer Repair
Drains dont clog overnight. Its gradual buildup of soap scum, hair, grease, and whatever else goes down. By the time the sink drains slow, there's months of crud coating those pipes.
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Our drain cleaning and sewer repair service clears everything from basic sink clogs to main line blockages that back up your whole house. We use augers for simple clogs and hydro jetting for serious buildup. Hydro jetting blasts high-pressure water through pipes and clears years of gunk.
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Properties in North Salem have mature trees everywhere. Roots grow toward moisture, and sewer pipes are basically water sources. Once roots get in through joints or cracks, they fill the pipe and catch everything flowing through.
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We've got camera equipment to inspect lines and show you exactly whats wrong. Sometimes its just buildup needing cleaning. Sometimes there's collapsed sections or separated joints. The camera tells us what we're dealing with before we dig up your yard.
Water Heater Installation and Repair
Water heaters always fail when you need hot water most. The average tank lasts 10 years around here, maybe 12 if you flush sediment regularly.
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Our water heater installation and repair service handles both tank and tankless systems. Traditional tanks are cheaper upfront. Tankless costs more but you never run out of hot water – matters if you've got teenagers. Energy savings add up over time too.
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When tanks start leaking, replacement is usually the only option. You cant fix a corroded tank. But if its a bad thermostat or heating element, we can repair those. We keep common parts on trucks so we dont make multiple trips.
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If your heater is in a finished basement where it could flood living space, put a drain pan under it with a line to a floor drain. One failed tank destroys everything stored down there.
Water Filtration System Installation
Water quality varies around here. Some neighborhoods have great water. Others have hard water that leaves spots on everything. Well water can have iron, sulfur, or minerals that smell bad or stain sinks.
Our water filtration system installation includes testing your water first. Then we recommend the right system – whole-house filter, under-sink unit for drinking water, or water softener for hardness problems.
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Whole-house systems filter everything coming into your home. Water softeners remove minerals that cause hardness and help appliances last longer. Under-sink reverse osmosis gives you clean drinking water without buying bottles.
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Installation means running plumbing connections, adding bypass valves for servicing, and making sure everything drains properly.
Outdoor Plumbing Services
Outdoor plumbing takes a beating from weather and freezing. Every spring we get calls about outdoor faucets that cracked over winter because they weren't drained properly.
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Our outdoor plumbing services include installing frost-free hose bibs that dont freeze, running lines for outdoor showers or pool equipment, and fixing sprinkler systems. Homes with irrigation need annual maintenance. Blow out lines before winter or they'll freeze and crack.
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We also install outdoor kitchens and pool plumbing. Running gas lines for grills. Water lines for sinks or ice makers. Everything's buried deep enough that it doesn't freeze.
Sump Pump Installation and Repair
Basements around Titicus Reservoir flood when the water table rises after heavy rain or spring thaw. Your sump pump keeps that water out. When it fails during storms, you're dealing with inches of water and ruined belongings.
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Our sump pump installation and repair service includes choosing the right pump for your basement size, installing backup systems for power outages, and maintaining existing pumps.
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Battery backup sump pumps are worth it. When storms knock out power, your main pump wont run and your basement floods. Backups run on battery and keep pumping until power returns.
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Sump pits fill with dirt and debris, which clogs pumps. We clean pits, test float switches, and check discharge lines aren't frozen or blocked.
Well Pump Repair and Replacement
Half of North Salem runs on well water. Your well pump pulls water up from underground into your pressure tank and through your house. When the pump fails, you've got no water at all.
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Well pump repair and replacement usually means the pump wore out after 10-15 years. Sometimes its the pressure tank or controls, which are cheaper fixes. But when pumps burn out, we pull them up, replace them, and verify all electrical connections and pressure settings.
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Properties with deeper wells need more powerful pumps, which cost more to replace. Once your pump dies, you're hauling water from neighbors until we fix it.
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We also handle maintenance like replacing pressure switches and tanks before they fail. Your pressure tank has a bladder inside that wears out. When that happens, your pump short-cycles – turning on and off constantly – which burns it out faster.
Why Local Experience Matters
We know which streets lose power first in storms. We know which neighborhoods have the hardest water. We know the inspectors at town hall and what they're picky about.
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That local knowledge means we dont waste your time or money. We bring the right parts. We know what solutions work in these houses. And we've probably fixed the same problem in your neighbors house already.
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When you need a plumber in North Salem NY, you need someone who knows these homes and this area. We've been fixing plumbing problems here for over three decades. We know what breaks, what lasts, and how to fix it right.