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Licenses
✅ Plumbing & Heating License: #10625
✅ Air Conditioning & Heating License: #19HC002574
Address
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
Business Hours:
Open 24/7
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Basement Flooded on Schraalenburgh Road During Storm
Two months ago, Hurricane remnants dumped three inches of rain in two hours. My phone started ringing at 7 PM with panicked homeowners all over Closter dealing with flooded basements. The worst call came from Schraalenburgh Road - their sump pump had died right when they needed it most.
I threw my equipment in the truck and fought through the flooding on Route 9W to get there. Water was already halfway up their basement stairs, threatening their finished rec room and all the kids' sports equipment. We got a temporary pump running in 20 minutes and saved thousands in damage.
"I had no idea you guys worked in storms like this," the homeowner said while we pumped out the last of the water. That's what you do for neighbors - Closter folks have been calling us for 60 years, and we're not stopping now.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Closter, Nj
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Why Closter Homes Keep Our Phone Ringing
Closter's got character - those beautiful old colonial and tudor homes from the 1920s and 30s are gorgeous, but they come with plumbing systems that have seen better decades. The original cast iron and galvanized steel pipes are finally giving up, and homeowners are learning the hard way that "they don't make them like they used to" isn't always a good thing.
Being right next to the Palisades doesn't help with drainage either. All that water running off the cliffs has to go somewhere, and usually that somewhere is testing your sewer backup systems during heavy rains.
Problems We Fix Every Week in Closter
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Cast iron pipe collapses - especially in homes built before 1940
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Root invasions from those massive street trees into sewer lines
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Water heater breakdowns - the mineral-heavy water kills them fast
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Frozen pipe disasters every winter in older homes
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Drainage service emergencies during storm season
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Well water pump failures - lots of homes still on private wells
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Boiler heating breakdowns in those big old houses
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Kitchen sink garbage disposal failures from the hard water buildup
Closter's Historic Home Headaches
The charm of living in a 90-year-old colonial comes with a price. Those beautiful homes near Closter Plaza and around Memorial Elementary have plumbing systems that were state-of-the-art when Hoover was president. Now they're archaeological artifacts that need constant attention.
We probably do more plumbing leak detection work in Closter than anywhere else because these old pipes love to spring leaks inside walls where you can't see them until your water bill triples. The good news is most Closter homeowners maintain their properties well, so when we upgrade something, it's built to last.
Every Corner of Closter We Service
We've been working in Closter since the 1960s, so there's not a neighborhood we haven't seen. From the historic homes near Demarest Avenue to the newer developments around High Street, we know exactly what each area's plumbing challenges are.
The older section near Northern Valley Regional High School has the most original plumbing systems - lots of 1930s fixtures that need specialized parts and knowledge. Meanwhile, the homes closer to Harrington Park tend to have more modern systems but different issues with air conditioning contractor needs and HVAC contractor service.
Just last week we installed a whole-house home water filtration system for a family on Piermont Road because their well water was leaving orange stains on everything white. Their neighbor saw the results and scheduled the same installation.
Emergency Action Steps (Before We Get There)
Kill the main water supply
usually in your basement or crawl space where the service line enters. Turn clockwise until tight to stop all water flow.
Shut down your water heater
gas models, turn the dial to "pilot." Electric units, flip the breaker off. A dry tank can crack or explode when it overheats.
Clear the flood zone
move furniture, boxes, anything valuable away from standing water. Those beautiful hardwood floors in Closter homes don't handle flooding well.
Don't try to DIY your way out of a major problem. Call for professional emergency plumbing repairs and let us handle it properly. I've cleaned up too many disasters that started as "simple" weekend projects.
Straight Talk About Pricing
What Plumbing Actually Costs in 2025
Standard service call during business hours: $89. Emergency call at 2 AM on Sunday: $150 plus overtime rates. No mysteries, no games.
Cast iron pipe replacement: $2,800-$6,200 (depends on how much needs replacing)
Sewer line repairs: $3,500-$9,200 (tree root damage gets expensive)
Water heater services: $1,200-$3,100 depending on size and efficiency
Sump pump replacement: $450-$1,200 for most installations
Drain cleaning service: $140-$420 depending on the blockage severity
Closter homes are investments, and we treat them that way. Quality work costs more upfront but saves money long-term. We're not the cheapest, but we're the best value.
Why Closter Families Trust Hofmeister
We're not some big franchise with technicians who don't know Closter from Cleveland. We've been the local plumber for three generations of Closter families, and we probably know your house's plumbing history better than you do.
Our Westwood shop is exactly 6 minutes from downtown Closter, so when you need a heating contractor or emergency plumbing services, we're not coming from some distant warehouse. We keep parts in stock for the older homes, and we understand how to work on historic properties without damaging original features.
Whether it's simple faucet installation, complex gas line services, or that mysterious gurgling sound that's been keeping you awake, we handle everything with the same professional care.
Licensed & Insured - Plumbing License #10625, HVAC License #19HC002574
24/7 availability - Real humans answer our phones, not robot systems
Fixed-price quotes - We tell you the total cost before starting work
Same-day service - Usually there within 30 minutes for locals
We've done everything from emergency burst pipe repairs to complete boiler installation systems. When Closter residents need reliable plumbing work done right, they call the team that's been serving this community since JFK was president.
24/7 Plumber Service for Closter
Your plumbing doesn't care that it's 3 AM or Christmas morning. When you need a plumber in Closter, we answer our phones and show up with everything needed to fix the problem.
Call (201) 666-1118 right now if you need a plumber in Closter. We're practically neighbors, we know your area's specific challenges, and we'll get your plumbing working right again.
For routine maintenance, upgrades, or that slow drain that's been annoying you for months, we offer same-day service Monday through Saturday. Don't wait for minor issues to become major expenses.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Closter's trusted plumbers since 1964
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer
Serving Closter and Bergen County
Monday-Sunday: 24 Hours
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