24-hour · Licensed #13345
Plumber in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack's plumbing skews commercial: high-rise and condo systems on shared risers, backflow prevention and annual certification, and property-manager repairs. A licensed NJ Master Plumber covers Bergen County's seat, 24 hours Mon–Sat.
Licensed NJ Master Plumber #13345 · 4.9★ (238 Google reviews)
- NJ Master PlumberLicense #13345 · 36BI01334500
- Bonded & Insured
- Backflow Certified
- Navien Certified
- OSHA Certified
Licensed & local
Plumbing & Heating in Hackensack
A plumber in Hackensack, NJ deals with a different built environment than the rest of northern NJ. This is Bergen County's seat. A dense Main Street commercial district, the county courthouse, Hackensack University Medical Center, and the Prospect Avenue corridor lined with high-rise apartment and condo buildings. A lot of the plumbing here is commercial and institutional rather than single-family. Maccabi Plumbing & Heating is a licensed NJ plumber serving Hackensack and Bergen County, holding NJ Master Plumber License #13345, bonded and insured. We work 24 hours Monday through Saturday. That means backflow prevention and annual certification, high-rise and condo systems with shared risers, and the property-manager repairs that keep an occupied building running.
Licensed & local
Need a Licensed Plumber in Hackensack?
Maccabi Plumbing & Heating serves Hackensack and Bergen County as a licensed NJ Master Plumber (#13345), bonded and insured. We handle commercial buildings, high-rise and condo systems, annual backflow certification, and 24-hour emergencies. Call (908) 376-9159 for a scoped, upfront quote.
What we do here
Our Plumbing & Heating Services in Hackensack
We serve both sides of Hackensack. The commercial and institutional core downtown, and the surrounding single- and multi-family homes. Because the built environment here leans commercial, a good share of local work is compliance and building-system focused. What we handle
- Backflow prevention and certification, including annual RPZ and DCVA testing and the paperwork
- Commercial plumbing for storefronts, offices, and institutional properties
- Water heater repair and replacement, tank and building-scale
- High-rise and condo repairs on shared risers and pressure zones
- Drain, sewer, and leak work across older commercial and residential stock
- 24-hour emergency plumber response for building emergencies
Being one licensed contractor that covers plumbing, heating, and backflow keeps a property manager from chasing three separate vendors for one building.
24-Hour Emergency Plumber
Burst pipes, no heat, no water. A licensed plumber answers day or night, Mon–Sat.
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Water Heater & Heating
Licensed NJ water heater, boiler, tankless & hydronic heating repair and replacement.
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Drain, Sewer & Pump
Drain cleaning, sewer line repair/replacement, sump & ejector pumps, 24hr Mon-Sat emergencies by a licensed NJ plumber.
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Gas Leak & Backflow Safety
Gas leak detection and NJDEP backflow prevention & certification by a licensed NJ plumber.
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Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing
Faucets, toilets, sinks, shower valves & garbage disposals installed and repaired by a licensed NJ plumber.
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Pipe & Water Line
Leak detection, repiping, main water line replacement & water filtration by a licensed NJ plumber.
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Commercial & compliance
Commercial and Backflow Compliance in Hackensack
In Hackensack the compliance clock is real. Commercial buildings, the medical and institutional properties, and even irrigation systems need a working backflow assembly tested and certified every year. New Jersey requires annual testing and certification of backflow prevention assemblies by a certified tester (NJDEP, N.J.A.C. 7:10), and a failed RPZ or DCVA is both a code problem and a genuine contamination risk to the public water supply.
We test, repair, and certify these assemblies, and we handle the certification paperwork that keeps a building on the right side of the record. That matters most for the properties clustered around the Main Street district and the Bergen County Courthouse, where a lapsed certification can surface during an inspection at the worst time. We work commercial sites to code and to safety standards, which is not something every residential plumber is set up to do. For property managers running multiple buildings, we schedule the annual tests so the deadline doesn't sneak up on you.
Assemblies fail in ways that aren't always obvious from the ground floor. An RPZ relief valve that weeps, a check that won't seat, a fouled seal after a pressure event. Any of them can flip a passing device into a failure, and near Hackensack University Medical Center and the food-service properties downtown, that's a real cross-connection concern, not paperwork. When a device fails the test, we don't just note it. We rebuild or replace the assembly and re-test on the same visit where the parts allow, so a building isn't left non-compliant waiting on a second appointment. That single-visit turnaround is what a facilities manager actually needs when a certificate is expiring.
Local housing stock
High-Rise and Condo Plumbing on the Prospect Avenue Corridor
The Prospect Avenue corridor and downtown Hackensack carry high-rise apartment and condo buildings, and building-scale plumbing behaves differently than a house. Shared risers mean one repair can affect multiple units. Pressure zones stack the building into sections so the top floors get adequate water without over-pressurising the bottom. Building water heating serves dozens of units off shared equipment.
The practical challenge in an occupied high-rise is doing the work without shutting down the whole property. We isolate the affected riser or zone where the building allows it, coordinate with the property manager on access and notice, and keep the units that don't need to be down running. Near the Hackensack River lowlands, older buildings can also carry drainage and sump realities that newer construction handled differently. We work directly with property managers and give scoped, upfront quotes so building budgets aren't a guessing game.
Call (908) 376-9159 for 24-hour service in Hackensack.
When it can't wait
24-Hour Emergency Plumbing in Hackensack
A building emergency in Hackensack, a burst riser, a no-heat call, a failed shutoff, can't wait for business hours. We answer 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, and cover Hackensack as part of our Bergen County dispatch. For an occupied commercial or residential building, fast isolation of the problem keeps damage contained and tenants safe.
We're closed Sunday. Monday through Saturday, day or night, we're one call at (908) 376-9159, which also takes text and WhatsApp. Knowing which valve to close and having a licensed plumber en route quickly is the difference between a contained problem and a building-wide one.
Pricing, explained
What Plumbing Costs in Hackensack and the Trip Fee, Explained
Commercial and building-scale plumbing is quoted by scope, not off a flat menu, because a backflow certification, a riser repair, and a water-heater swap are genuinely different jobs. New Jersey requires plumbing work be done by a licensed plumber (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers), so a real quote reflects licensed, code-compliant, warrantied work.
We scope the job, give an upfront quote, and explain any trip fee before we schedule, so a property manager can budget with a real number. For a general sense of NJ ranges before we visit, see our plumbing pricing guide.
Your water & your code office
Veolia Supplies Hackensack, and Its Operation Is Based Here
Hackensack is served by Veolia Water New Jersey, whose northern New Jersey operation is headquartered in the city, and whose Oradell Reservoir is the terminal impoundment of the system (NJDEP 2024 Statewide Water Supply Plan, Appendix B). Veolia supplies most of Bergen County and parts of Hudson, and it sets the meter and cross-connection rules that apply in Hackensack.
The Prospect Avenue high-rise corridor is where this gets technical. Tall buildings need booster pumps to hold pressure at the upper floors, and a booster is backpressure, which means the connection needs a reduced pressure zone assembly rather than a simple check valve. Veolia requires those tested and certified annually. Fire lines in the same buildings carry their own device and their own certificate.
Condo and co-op boards inherit these obligations without always being told about them.
Permits come from the city's construction office. The NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) requires a licensed plumber to pull the permit for water heater, boiler, sewer and gas work, and in a multi-unit building the permit is what protects the board when something later goes wrong.
Verified credentials
What You Get With a Licensed Hackensack Plumber
- Answered by a licensed NJ Master Plumber (#13345), not a national call center
- Bonded and insured, with the 1-year Maccabi Guarantee on our workmanship
- Rated 4.9★ across 238 Google reviews from northern-NJ neighbors
- One contractor for plumbing and heating, from a dripping faucet to a steam boiler
Nearby towns
Areas we serve near Hackensack
Serving 22 towns and beyond across Essex, Passaic, Morris, Bergen, and Union counties in northern New Jersey.
Honest pricing
What Drives the Price on a Hackensack Job (and Your Written Quote)
We don't hide numbers behind a phone call. Every quote is written and specific, so you know what changes it before we start.
- The fixture or system involved and its condition
- Parts, equipment size, and efficiency tier
- Access, permits, and whether it's an emergency call
Flexible payment / financing available via Klarna.
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Tell us what's going on and we'll give you a clear, written price, no obligation. Virtual estimates available, and we'll call you back as soon as we can.
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What northern-NJ customers say about Maccabi
Maccabi Plumbing & Heating is rated 4.9 stars across 238 Google reviews. These are unedited, published reviews from that profile.
Maccabi gave me quick, professional service when I needed our water heater replaced. The office gave me different options to consider, and a time window for when the workers would arrive. The workers were respectful, updated us on how the work was going, and cleaned up everything. We were very happy with all aspects of service.
Maccabi replied to my inquiry right away, and was able to come replace my broken water heater within 24 hours. Everyone was professional and very friendly. Price was reasonable. I'm happy with the work!
Needed to remedy a leak pouring from my dining room ceiling suddenly. I called Maccabi and they immediately sent someone who diagnosed and resolved the issue. I would definitely recommend them. They are a pleasure to deal with.
Visit / contact
Reach a Licensed Plumber Serving Hackensack
Maccabi Plumbing & Heating
300 Executive Drive
West Orange, NJ 07051
Open 24 hours Monday–Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Emergency line answered nights & early mornings, Mon–Sat.
Street parking is available near our office. Our licensed plumber travels to your property. Most residential and commercial work is completed on site across northern New Jersey.
FAQ
Hackensack Plumbing FAQs
24-hour, Mon–Sat availability
Not seeing your question? Call or text and a licensed plumber will talk it through, no answering service run-around.
Call or Text (908) 376-9159Yes. As Bergen County's seat, Hackensack has a dense commercial and institutional core, and we are a licensed (#13345) plumber that services commercial buildings and tests, repairs, and certifies backflow assemblies. New Jersey requires annual backflow certification by a certified tester (NJDEP, N.J.A.C. 7:10), and we keep buildings compliant.
Book a Hackensack Plumber
For a licensed plumber who handles commercial, high-rise, and residential work, reach Maccabi Plumbing & Heating at (908) 376-9159 or request a free Hackensack quote. We also serve nearby Teaneck, Bergenfield, and Rutherford, with our full northern NJ service areas listed here. Rated 4.9 stars across 238 Google reviews.