Licenses
✅ Plumbing & Heating License: #10625
✅ Air Conditioning & Heating License: #19HC002574
Address
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
Business Hours:
Open 24/7
Plumber Hillsdale NJ | Local Experts | H. Hofmeister & Co.
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Gas Hot Water Heater Leaked All Weekend on Hillsdale Avenue
Last Monday morning, I got a call that made me cringe. A homeowner on Hillsdale Avenue had been away for the weekend, and their water heater services unit had been leaking the entire time. By the time they got home Sunday night, their finished basement was flooded and the hardwood floors upstairs were starting to buckle.
I rushed over from our Westwood location - thankfully only a 7-minute drive down the hill. We shut off the gas, pumped out the standing water, and had a new unit installed by Tuesday afternoon. The water damage could have been so much worse if they'd waited another day to call.
"I never thought a water heater could cause this much damage," she said while surveying the cleanup. That's Hillsdale for you - beautiful homes that need someone who responds fast when things go sideways.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Hillsdale, Nj
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What Makes Hillsdale Plumbing Tricky
Hillsdale sits perfectly between the valley and the hills, which creates interesting challenges. The older homes near Hillsdale Elementary School were built in the 1950s when plumbing codes were different, while the newer developments up toward Woodcliff Lake have modern systems but deal with elevation and pressure issues.
Most of the established neighborhoods have that classic post-war suburban setup - copper supply lines and cast iron waste lines. The copper usually holds up pretty well, but those cast iron pipes from the 60s and 70s are hitting their expiration date in expensive ways.
Service Calls We Handle Weekly
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Water heater services - units failing after 15-20 years of hard use
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Cast iron pipe collapses from decades of corrosion and settling
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Sewer line repairs from tree root invasion in mature neighborhoods
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Sump pump replacement during heavy rain seasons
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Garbage disposal installation in kitchen upgrade projects
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Toilet installation when a repair just isn't doing it
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Drain cleaning emergencies in older homes with buildup issues
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Furnace repair calls when heating systems act up
Hillsdale's Elevation Headaches
The rolling terrain looks great but creates real problems for water systems. Houses at the bottom near Broadway deal with drainage issues and frequent sump pump replacement needs. Meanwhile, homes higher up toward the Pascack Hills struggle with water pressure and sometimes need water pump services to maintain adequate flow throughout the house.
We probably do more plumbing leak detection work in Hillsdale than most towns because the ground movement from freeze-thaw cycles loves to crack those older underground pipes. Hidden leaks behind finished basement walls can run for months before anyone notices the damage.
Every Hillsdale Street We Know
We've been working in Hillsdale since the neighborhood developments were being built in the 1960s. From the ranch homes near Veterans Park to the colonial developments around Hillsdale Avenue, we understand exactly what each section of town deals with.
The older properties closer to River Vale tend to have more original plumbing systems that need frequent attention. Meanwhile, homes toward Westwood usually have newer infrastructure but different challenges with drainage service needs during wet seasons.
Two weeks ago we installed a complete home water filtration system for a family on Hillsdale Road because their hard water was destroying appliances and leaving mineral stains on everything. Their next-door neighbor saw the results and scheduled the same installation for next month.
What to Do Before We Get There
Turn off your main water supply
it's usually in your basement where the service line enters the house. Turn the valve clockwise until it's completely closed to stop more water damage.
Kill the power to your water heater
gas units, turn the control to "pilot" position. Electric models, flip the circuit breaker off. An empty tank trying to heat itself can crack or explode.
Move valuables away from water
furniture, electronics, important papers. Hillsdale homes often have nice finished basements that cost serious money to restore after water damage.
Don't try to fix major problems with hardware store supplies and YouTube videos. Call for professional emergency plumbing repairs and get it handled correctly the first time. Too many "temporary" fixes become permanent disasters.
Real Pricing (What You'll Actually Pay)
Service Call Costs for 2025
Regular service call during business hours: $89. Emergency weekend call at midnight: $150 plus overtime labor rates. Straightforward and honest pricing.
Water heater replacement: $1,150-$2,900 depending on capacity and efficiency
Sewer line repairs: $2,800-$7,500 (tree root damage can get expensive)
Cast iron pipe replacement: $2,200-$5,400 depending on how much needs replacing
Sump pump replacement: $420-$950 for standard residential installations
Professional drain cleaning: $135-$395 depending on blockage severity
Hillsdale homeowners maintain their properties well, so when we do work here, it's usually quality upgrades rather than emergency patches. That means better results that last for decades.
Why Hillsdale Homeowners Call Hofmeister
We're not some big chain operation that doesn't know Hillsdale from anywhere else. We've been the neighborhood plumber for over 60 years, and we understand this community's specific infrastructure and challenges.
Our Westwood shop is literally down the hill - 7 minutes on a bad traffic day. When you need heating contractor service or emergency plumbing services, we're not stuck in traffic coming from Paramus or somewhere ridiculous. We stock parts for the typical 1960s home setups, and we know how to work efficiently on sloping lots.
Whether it's routine fixture installation, emergency sewer backup cleanup, or complex boiler installation projects, we handle every job with professional care and respect for your property.
Licensed & Bonded - Plumbing License #10625, HVAC contractor License #19HC002574
Available 24/7 - Real people answer our phones, not call centers
Fixed-rate pricing - Complete quotes before work starts, no surprise bills
Same-day service - Usually there within 30 minutes for local emergencies
We've handled everything from simple faucet installation jobs to complete main replacement projects. When Hillsdale families need reliable plumbing work done professionally, they call the local team that's been part of this community longer than most residents have lived here.
24/7 Plumber Service for Hillsdale
Water heater failures and plumbing emergencies don't check your calendar before they happen. When you need a plumber in Hillsdale, morning or midnight, we answer our phones and respond with professional equipment.
Call (201) 666-1118 right now if you need a plumber in Hillsdale. We're right down the hill in Westwood, we know your neighborhood's specific challenges, and we'll get your plumbing working properly again.
For planned installations, routine maintenance, or that slow drain that's been getting worse every week, we offer same-day appointments Monday through Friday. Don't let small problems grow into expensive emergencies.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Hillsdale's reliable plumbers since 1964
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer
Serving Hillsdale and Bergen County
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