How long has H. Hofmeister been a Bergen County plumber?

Since 1966 — nearly 60 years from the same shop in Westwood. H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. is family-owned and operated, and we have worked on Bergen County plumbing systems through the post-war building boom, the mid-century expansion, and into today's renovation and new-construction market. We hold NJ Master Plumbing License #10625 and NJ HVAC License #19HC002574.

Are you a licensed and insured Bergen County plumbing contractor?

Yes. NJ Master Plumbing License #10625 and NJ HVAC License #19HC002574. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work throughout Bergen County, NJ. License numbers are visible on every truck, every estimate, and every invoice.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service in Bergen County?

Yes. Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, gas leaks, and basement flooding don't wait for business hours. Call (201) 666-1118 any time — nights, weekends, holidays — and a licensed Bergen County plumber will be dispatched. After-hours service may include a dispatch fee, which is disclosed before we leave the shop.

What plumbing services do you offer in Bergen County?

Full residential plumbing: leak detection, whole-home repiping (galvanized to copper or PEX), water heater repair / tank replacement / tankless installation, drain cleaning and hydro-jetting, sewer line repair and camera inspection, sump pump installation and replacement, gas line work, faucet and fixture installation, garbage disposal installation, and 24/7 emergency repair. We also handle the boiler, furnace, and central AC side of the house under our HVAC license.

How quickly can a Bergen County plumber reach my home?

From our Westwood shop, most Pascack Valley homes (Hillsdale, Park Ridge, Emerson, River Vale, Washington Township) are 2–10 minutes away. Northern Valley towns (Closter, Old Tappan, Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood, Haworth) are 6–15 minutes. Paramus, Ridgewood, Dumont, and Oradell are 10–20 minutes depending on traffic on Route 17 or Kinderkamack Road. For emergency calls we dispatch the closest available truck.

What does Bergen County plumbing typically cost?

Costs vary by job, home age, and what we find on site. Industry-typical ranges for residential plumbing repair in northern Bergen County: drain clog clearing $175–$425, sewer line snaking $300–$650, water heater repair $175–$750, water heater replacement (40–50 gallon tank) $1,800–$3,200, sump pump replacement $650–$1,400, galvanized-to-PEX whole-home repipe $6,500–$14,000. These are industry ranges, not Hofmeister quoted prices — we give you a flat-rate quote in writing before any work starts.

What's special about plumbing in older Bergen County homes?

A lot of Bergen County housing predates 1970 — particularly in Ridgewood, Closter, Dumont, and the older sections of Hillsdale and Paramus. Pre-1970 homes commonly have galvanized steel supply lines that have corroded internally (low pressure, rust-tinted water), cast iron drain stacks with pinhole leaks at horizontal joints, and hot-water boilers feeding baseboard radiators (no ductwork — so adding central AC requires either ductless mini-splits or invasive ductwork installation). We've worked on these systems for nearly 60 years and know what to expect from each era of construction.

Do you handle both plumbing and HVAC in Bergen County?

Yes — one company for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. We hold both NJ Master Plumbing License #10625 and NJ HVAC License #19HC002574. That matters because in many Bergen County homes the boiler, water heater, and gas lines all share the same basement, the same fuel supply, and often the same problems. Having one licensed contractor for all three means fewer vendors and faster coordination on diagnosis and repair.

How do I know I'm hiring a reputable Bergen County plumber?

Look for: a verifiable NJ Master Plumber license number (ours is #10625), proof of insurance, written estimates before work starts (no verbal-only quotes), real Google reviews from local customers (we have 4.8 stars across 360 reviews), a physical local address rather than a P.O. box, and years in business. Beware of pressure tactics, refusal to put pricing in writing, very low-ball quotes that escalate after work starts, and any plumber who can't show you their license on request.

Bergen County NJ Plumber — Same-Day Service Since 1966

Family-owned plumber serving 17 Bergen County towns. Plumbing, drain, sewer, water heater, HVAC. 4.8★ · Since 1966 · Call (201) 666-1118.

H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. is a Bergen County plumber based in Westwood, NJ at 115 Bergenline Avenue. Family-owned and operated since 1966, dual-licensed for plumbing and HVAC (NJ Master Plumbing License #10625, NJ HVAC License #19HC002574), 4.8 stars across 360 verified Google reviews. We serve 17 Bergen County towns including Westwood, Closter, Dumont, Emerson, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Montvale, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Oradell, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ridgewood, River Vale, and Washington Township.

Plumbing repair, repiping, leak detection, gas line service
Water heater repair, replacement, tankless installation
Drain cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer camera inspection, sewer line repair
Boiler and furnace repair, replacement, maintenance
Central AC repair, installation, ductless mini-split systems
Sump pump installation for basement flood protection
24/7 emergency response throughout Bergen County

Coverage area: the Pascack Valley (Westwood, Hillsdale, Park Ridge, Emerson, River Vale, Washington Township, Montvale, Old Tappan), the Northern Valley (Closter, Harrington Park, Norwood, Northvale, Haworth), and surrounding Bergen County (Paramus, Ridgewood, Dumont, Oradell, plus nearby Maywood, Rochelle Park, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Saddle River). Bilingual: English and Spanish.

Call (201) 666-1118