Licenses
✅ Plumbing & Heating License: #10625
✅ Air Conditioning & Heating License: #19HC002574
Address
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
Business Hours:
Open 24/7
Plumber Westwood NJ | Local & Licensed | H. Hofmeister & Co.
CALL (201) 666-1118 TODAY FOR PLUMBING SERVICES IN WESTWOOD, NJ
Sewer Backup Disaster on Washington Avenue at Midnight
Three weeks ago, my phone rang at midnight. A family on Washington Avenue was dealing with raw sewage backing up through their basement floor drain. Not exactly how you want to spend a Sunday night, but that's what we do.
I threw on my boots and drove the two blocks from our shop on Bergenline Ave. By 12:30 AM, we had the sewer backup stopped and started cleanup. Turns out their main sewer line had collapsed under their driveway - probably from all those delivery trucks over the years.
The homeowner said "I can't believe you guys are right here in Westwood and came out this fast." That's the advantage of being your local neighborhood plumber instead of some company from three towns away.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Westwood, Nj
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Why Westwood Homes Keep Us Busy
Westwood is our home base, so we know these houses inside and out. The older section near the train station has homes from the 1920s with original cast iron pipes that are living on borrowed time. The newer developments off Old Hook Road have different challenges - mostly with sump pump issues during heavy rains.
Being the county seat means lots of traffic on our main roads, and all those trucks rumbling down Washington Avenue and Westwood Avenue don't do the underground pipes any favors. Plus, Westwood sits right between the Hackensack River and Pascack Brook, so the water table stays pretty high year-round.
Plumbing Problems We Handle Every Day
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Cast iron pipe failures - especially in homes built before 1950
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Garbage disposal jams from the restaurant district overflow
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Tree root damage to sewer lines (those beautiful maples are pipe killers)
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Water heater failures - the hard water here is brutal on them
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Basement flooding during storm season
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Drain cleaning emergencies - grease buildup from all the local eateries
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Frozen outside faucets every winter
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Main line backups from the older infrastructure
What Makes Westwood Tricky
The mix of commercial and residential properties creates unique problems. Grease from the restaurants on Westwood Avenue finds its way into residential lines, causing major drain cleaning headaches. And don't get me started on what happens when the train station parking lot floods - half the basement sump pumps in town start working overtime.
The older homes near Brookside Elementary have galvanized pipes that are basically time bombs. We do more plumbing leak detection calls in that neighborhood than anywhere else because those pipes love to spring leaks behind walls.
Every Westwood Neighborhood We Cover
We've been working in Westwood since 1964, so there's not a street we haven't been down. From the historic homes near Memorial Park to the newer construction by Soldiers and Sailors Field, we know exactly what each area needs.
The houses around Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue have the oldest plumbing systems - lots of original 1930s fixtures that need constant attention. Meanwhile, the developments near Old Hook Road have modern systems but different issues with high water tables requiring frequent sump pump replacement.
Last summer we installed a whole home water filtration system for a family on Center Avenue because their well water was staining everything orange. Two weeks later, their neighbor called wanting the same system.
What You Should Do Before We Get There
Shut off the main water
it's usually in your basement where the water line comes in. Righty-tighty stops the flow and prevents more damage.
Kill power to your water heater
gas units, turn to "pilot." Electric ones, flip the breaker. Trust me on this one.
Move stuff away from the water
furniture, boxes, anything that can get ruined. Water damage adds up fast.
Don't try to be a hero and fix it yourself. I've seen too many DIY disasters turn into major emergency plumbing repairs that cost ten times more than the original problem.
Honest Pricing (What Things Actually Cost)
Regular Service vs Emergency Calls
Standard service call: $89 during business hours. Emergency call at 2 AM: $150 plus overtime rates. Pretty simple math on when to call us.
Water heater services: $1,100-$2,600 depending on what you need
Sewer line replacement: $2,800-$7,500 (depends how far we have to dig)
Burst pipe repair: $180-$750 depending on where it broke
Furnace repair: $150-$800 for most common problems
Full drain cleaning: $125-$350 depending on the blockage
Being right here in Westwood means we don't charge you for travel time like the big companies do. Our overhead is lower, so we can keep our prices fair.
Why Westwood Trusts the Hofmeister Name
We're not just Westwood's plumber - we're Westwood residents. Our shop is right on Bergenline Avenue, our kids went to Westwood schools, and we've been part of this community for over 60 years.
When your heating contractor needs aren't getting handled right, when your air conditioning contractor can't figure out that weird noise, when you need someone for boiler installation who actually knows what they're doing - that's when you call the local guys who've been doing this since your grandparents lived here.
Licensed & Bonded - Plumbing License #10625, HVAC License #19HC002574
Open 24/7 - Real person answers the phone, not some call center
Flat-rate pricing - We tell you the cost upfront, no surprises
Same-day service - Usually there within 30 minutes for locals
We handle everything from simple faucet installation to complex gas line services. Three generations of Westwood families have trusted us, and we plan to be here for the next three generations too.
24/7 Plumber Service for Westwood
Your plumbing doesn't care if it's Christmas morning or 3 AM on a Tuesday. When you need a plumber in Westwood, we answer our phones and show up fast.
Call (201) 666-1118 right now if you need a plumber in Westwood. We're literally right down the street, we know your neighborhood, and we'll fix it right the first time.
For routine maintenance, installations, or that weird noise that's been driving you crazy, we do same-day service Monday through Saturday. Don't wait for a small problem to become an expensive emergency.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Your Westwood neighbors since 1964
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer
Serving Westwood and Bergen County
Monday-Sunday: 24 Hours
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