Plumbing in Old Bridge
Old Bridge was called Madison Township until voters changed the name in 1975. It had 7,366 people in 1950, 22,772 in 1960 and 48,715 in 1970, so most of its older neighborhoods went up in about twenty years. Those houses are now reaching the age when cast-iron drains, old valves and original supply pipes need attention. Contact us to confirm whether your job site is within our current service area.
Near Raritan Bay and the South River
The township runs from the South River to Raritan Bay, with Cheesequake Creek and several brooks in between. Sandy damaged the beach, dunes and groins at Old Bridge Waterfront Park in 2012, and FEMA funded about $1.8 million in repairs. If you live near the water in Laurence Harbor or Cliffwood Beach, test the sump pump every spring and make sure everyone at home knows where the main shut-off is.
Sewer backups
When the lowest drain in the house backs up, stop using water and call us. We clear and inspect the line, and a sewer camera inspection may be recommended where conditions warrant. We don't do outside digging or excavation, but we do dig indoor sewer and water lines in the slab.
Step-by-step guides for Old Bridge homes
For the problems we see most in Old Bridge, these guides walk you through what to check first and when to call:
- What to do when the sewer backs up: the first steps, in order
- How to test a sump pump: before the next storm
- What to do when a pipe bursts: shut off the water first
