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Pipe and plumbing repair in Central New Jersey

Plumbing Doctor fixes burst, frozen and leaking pipes, stuck shut-off valves and everyday plumbing problems for homes and businesses across Central New Jersey. We stop the damage, find what caused it and repair it. Written upfront flat-rate pricing options. You choose.

4.9 stars, 174 Google reviews · NJ Master Plumber Lic. #36BI01345600

  1. You call or bookWe respond immediately. Same-day appointments may be available.
  2. We look firstFind the cause, not just the symptom.
  3. You get optionsWritten upfront flat-rate pricing options. You choose.
  4. We fix it rightMost company-supplied materials and repairs come with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. Client-supplied materials are not covered under our warranty.

Frozen and burst pipes

Central Jersey winters freeze pipes in unheated spaces: crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls and outdoor faucets. Water expands as it freezes and splits the pipe, and the leak often shows up only when it thaws. If a faucet gives no water on a cold morning, the line may be frozen. Shut off the main valve before it thaws and call. Our guides on winterizing pipes and frozen outdoor faucets cover prevention.

Water treatment

Hard water speeds up corrosion in older pipe and leaves scale in water heaters and fixtures. We install and service water softeners and filtration systems. See how hard water hurts plumbing.

Old pipes

Galvanized steel pipe rusts from the inside and narrows over decades. Copper can develop pinhole leaks. If you're fixing leaks every few months, ask about repiping. We explain what affects how long common pipe materials last.

Where we work

Most municipalities in Middlesex, Somerset, and Monmouth counties; Select Union, Ocean, Mercer and Hunterdon municipalities only. Contact us to confirm whether your job site is within our current service area. Central Jersey winters regularly freeze pipes in crawl spaces, garages and outside walls, so frozen and burst pipes are a big part of our winter work.

Step-by-step guides

Our free guides cover the first checks you can make yourself, and when to stop and call.

Lic. #36BI01345600Licensed, bonded & insuredVeteran-ownedBBB A+ accredited
A

Copper

Best for: Common for supply lines

Soldered copper for supply lines. Suitability depends on the application and NJ code.

B

PEX

Best for: Flexible, fewer joints

Plastic tubing that bends around corners, so repairs need smaller wall openings.

C

Old galvanized

Best for: Rusts from the inside

Gray steel pipe from older homes. It rusts from the inside; we replace it when it fails.

Pipes & Plumbing Repair

Pipe we see most

Not sure which you need? We check first and tell you honestly, with written upfront flat-rate pricing options before any work starts.

  • 4.9
    Stars on Google
  • 174
    Google reviews
  • 25
    Years in the trade
  • #36BI01345600
    NJ Master Plumber · veteran-owned

How we handle it

Every pipes & plumbing repair job follows the same four steps, and you know the price before step three.

Step 01Pipes & Plumbing Repair

Stop the damage

If water is flowing, we shut it off and stop the leak first.

Step 02Pipes & Plumbing Repair

Find the cause

Freeze, corrosion, pressure, a bad joint. We tell you what failed and why.

Step 03Pipes & Plumbing Repair

Repair

We replace the damaged section with suitable pipe and new fittings, and pressure-test it.

Step 04Pipes & Plumbing Repair

Prevent the next one

Insulating exposed pipes, adjusting pressure or adding a valve where it'll save you trouble later.

Selected Google reviews

What neighbors say

Excellent4.9 from 174 reviews on Google
Richard F.Google review
★★★★★

Had backup and they came out in half hour on a Sunday and got the blockage resolved. They cleaned up after themselves. Very very professional people.

Lisa L.Google review
★★★★★

Honest, reliable and they do a great job. I highly recommend plumbing doctor services.

Felicia T.Google review
★★★★★

Mike is awesome, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly! Overall great and expedient experience!

John G.Google review
★★★★★

Excellent service and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend them.

JoeGoogle review
★★★★★

Very knowledgeable, attention to detail, extremely neat and organized. We highly recommend Plumbing Doctor.

Naomi H.Google review
★★★★★

Mike works quickly and is transparent with pricing. He's trustworthy, reliable and brings his own shoe covers.

Hazim A.Google review
★★★★★

They tell me what is worth doing or not doing, and won't try to upcharge me. The work is always great. They are my go-to!

Kevin C.Google review
★★★★★

Found my outdoor cleanout that was covered up for years and no other company could find! … They use drop cloths and clean up when they are done.

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Leaking pipe right now?

Shut off the water first if you can reach the valve safely, then call us, day or night.

908-873-6686

Outside regular hours and on holidays, emergency service requires a $250 upfront emergency fee. When paid, the standard $49 service fee is waived. During regular hours there is no emergency fee. Additional repairs are quoted before work begins. We respond immediately upon contact; dispatch and arrival depend on availability and location.

Do this now

  1. Shut the main valve. Usually where the water line enters, near the meter.
  2. Stay clear of electricity. Don't enter standing water or touch electrical controls near the leak.
  3. Open a low faucet to drain the pipes and take pressure off the leak.

Pipes & Plumbing Repair: common questions

What should I do if a pipe bursts?

Shut off the main water valve right away. In most Central Jersey homes it is in the basement or crawl space, next to the water meter where the line comes through the foundation. Then open a low faucet to drain the lines, turn off power to anything wet if you can reach the panel dry, and call us.

How do I keep pipes from freezing?

Keep the heat at 55°F or higher, even when you are away. Insulate pipes in garages, crawl spaces and attics, seal drafts where pipes pass through outside walls, and drain outdoor faucets before the first hard freeze. On nights in the teens, open the cabinets under sinks on outside walls and let those faucets drip. A thermostat setpoint alone does not prevent every freeze.

Do you handle water treatment?

Yes. We install and service water softeners and water filtration systems. Hard water speeds up corrosion in older pipe and leaves scale in water heaters and fixtures. We look at your water before recommending a system.

What kind of pipe do you use for repairs?

It depends on the job and what is already in the house. Material suitability depends on application, listing, manufacturer instructions and NJ code. We explain the choice on site and pressure-test every repair before we close anything up.

Why do my pipes bang when I shut off a faucet?

That is water hammer. When a valve closes fast, the moving water slams to a stop and shakes the pipe. Loose pipe straps, high water pressure and fast-closing valves on washers and dishwashers make it worse. Securing the pipe, lowering the pressure or adding water hammer arrestors usually fixes it.

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