24-hour · Licensed #13345
Plumber in Nutley, NJ
On Nutley's low blocks near the Third River, the calls run to wet basements, sump pumps that quit mid-storm, and aging cast-iron and steam heat in 1920s-40s homes. A licensed NJ Master Plumber answers 24 hours Mon–Sat from nearby West Orange.
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 Nutley
If you own an older home on one of Nutley's low blocks near the Third River, you already know the calls here run toward water where it shouldn't be. A wet basement after a downpour, a sump pump that quit mid-storm, a water heater on its last winter. Maccabi Plumbing & Heating is a licensed plumber in Nutley, NJ, serving the borough and the rest of Essex County from our West Orange base. We hold NJ Master Plumber License #13345, we're fully bonded and insured, and we answer 24 hours a day (Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday) for the emergencies that never wait for business hours. Nutley's housing stock is mostly 1920s to 1940s Colonials, Tudors, and Capes, which means original cast-iron laterals, aging steam and hot-water heat, and basements that fight the water table every spring.
Licensed & local
Need a Licensed Plumber in Nutley?
Maccabi Plumbing & Heating is a licensed NJ plumber serving Nutley and Essex County, holding Master Plumber License #13345, bonded and insured, and rated 4.9 stars across 238 Google reviews. We handle plumbing and heating for the borough's pre-war single-family homes, with 24-hour emergency dispatch a short drive from Orange.
What we do here
Our Plumbing & Heating Services in Nutley
We cover the full plumbing and heating job in Nutley, from a leaking faucet to a failed sump pump or a boiler that won't fire on the coldest morning of the year. Because so much of the borough is low-lying and pre-war, sump-pump and basement-water work is a big share of what we do here, alongside water heaters and heating repair.
- Sump pump repair, replacement, and battery-backup installation
- Water heater repair and replacement, including tankless
- Steam boiler, hot-water boiler, and hydronic heating repair
- Drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and cast-iron lateral work
- Leak detection, re-piping, and main water line replacement
- 24-hour emergency plumbing
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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Drains & basement water
Nutley's Wet Basements and Sump Pumps
Nutley's basement-water problem is geography, not bad luck. The Third River (Yantacaw Brook) runs through the borough and the eastern edge sits along the Passaic River, so the low blocks in the Franklin, Yantacaw, and Radcliffe sections ride a high water table that rises fast in heavy rain. When the ground saturates quicker than it drains, water finds the seams in an old foundation and the sump pit fills.
In Nutley the sump pump is the unsung hero, and it always fails at the worst time. A stuck float, a burned-out motor, or a power cut in the middle of the storm it was supposed to handle. On the low blocks near the Third River and over toward Spring Garden, we push a battery-backup pump for exactly that reason. A sump pump's most common storm failure is power loss, and a battery backup runs when the grid is down (EPA and manufacturer guidance on sump systems). When the primary pump dies with the electricity, that battery unit is what stands between you and a foot of water in a finished basement. We size the system to the pit and the block, and if you want the full mechanical picture, here's why sump pumps fail in storms and how to catch it early. For the pump itself, see our sump pump repair and replacement service.
Local housing stock
Nutley's Pre-War Homes and What They Need
The Colonials, Tudors, and Capes that fill Nutley were built between the 1920s and 1940s, and most still carry their original guts. Under the basement floor you'll find cast-iron sewer laterals that have been in the ground 80-plus years, cracking or scaling at the joints and at the tie-in to the city main. Upstairs, a lot of these houses still run steam or gravity hot-water heat off boilers that predate most of the plumbers working today.
That age drives predictable work. Cast-iron laterals back up and need a camera to find the break before anyone digs. Old steam systems lose water through a failed valve or a tired expansion tank. And the water heaters in these homes, often tucked into a corner of a damp basement, corrode faster than they would in a dry newer house. We fix what's worth fixing and tell you plainly when a component is past it, rather than replacing on reflex.
When it can't wait
24-Hour Emergency Plumbing in Nutley
A storm-night sump failure, a burst pipe in a January cold snap, or no heat in a house full of kids is a real emergency, and Nutley is a short drive from our West Orange shop. We answer 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, and we're closed Sunday. When you call during our open hours, a person picks up and we tell you the trip fee before we roll a truck.
Pricing, explained
What Plumbing Costs in Nutley, and the Trip Fee Explained
We quote by the job, not by a vague "starting at" number, and we tell you the trip fee up front before we dispatch. New Jersey requires plumbing work be done by a licensed plumber (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers), so on a permitted job you're paying for a licensed pro who pulls the permit and stands behind the work, not a handyman rate that leaves you exposed. For bigger installs, a boiler swap or a full sump system with backup, we lay out the full cost in writing before any work starts.
Your water & your code office
Nutley Runs Its Own Water Department, With One Odd Boundary
Nutley operates its own water department and holds a direct 3 mgd allocation from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDEP 2024 Statewide Water Supply Plan). There is one wrinkle. The City of Newark serves a small pocket of the township west of Ridge Road and Van Winkle Avenue, bounded by Glenview Road and East Passaic Avenue (nutleynj.org). Two suppliers, one town, and the line between them is not obvious from the street.
If you are on the Newark side, a meter or service question goes to Newark rather than to the township, and the annual backflow notice on an irrigation or commercial connection comes from whichever system you sit on. We check the address first.
Permits are the township's for everyone. Under the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23), a licensed plumber pulls the permit for water heater, boiler, sewer and gas work, and Nutley's inspector passes it. In the pre-war homes off Franklin Avenue and down toward the Third River, a sewer or sump job frequently needs both the permit and a look at where the water is actually coming from.
Verified credentials
What You Get With a Licensed Nutley 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 Nutley
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 Nutley 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.
Call or Text (908) 376-9159Verified Google reviews
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 Nutley
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
Nutley Plumbing Questions, Answered
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) 376-9159Nutley sits along the Third River and the Passaic River's edge, so low-lying blocks have a high water table and take on basement water in heavy rain. Maccabi installs, repairs, and replaces sump pumps, and adds battery backups so the pump keeps running when a storm knocks out power, which is the most common failure. Licensed (#13345), bonded, and insured.
Book a Nutley Plumber
Whether it's a failing sump pump before the next storm or an aging boiler you'd rather replace on your schedule than in an emergency, we're a short drive away. Call or text (908) 376-9159, or book a Nutley plumber online. You can also reach nearby homeowners' pages for plumbing in Clifton, plumbing in Bloomfield, and plumbing in Passaic, or see all of our northern NJ service areas.