Plumbing in East Brunswick
East Brunswick was farmland until the roads came. The New Jersey Turnpike reached the township in 1952, and the population jumped from 5,699 in 1950 to 19,965 in 1960 and 34,166 in 1970. A house from that stretch is now 55 to 75 years old, and that's when original drains, shut-off valves and supply pipes start to give trouble. Contact us to confirm whether your job site is within our current service area.
Brooks, lakes and heavy rain
Farrington Lake and Westons Mill Pond are widened sections of Lawrence Brook on the township's western side, the South River runs along the east, and Manalapan Brook drains much of the south. Ida flooded several East Brunswick roads in September 2021. If your basement has taken on water before, test the sump pump every spring and ask us about a battery backup.
Your water and your pipes
The township's Water & Sewer Utility supplies the water and runs about 240 miles of mains. The pipes inside your house are yours, so if you see brown water or a valve that won't close, that part is a job for a plumber. We can check it and tell you what we find.
Step-by-step guides for East Brunswick homes
For the problems we see most in East Brunswick, these guides walk you through what to check first and when to call:
- How to test a sump pump: before the next storm
- How to shut off the water to your house: find the valve before you need it
- How long pipes last: what to look for in a house this age
