Emergency Plumbing Repairs Westwood NJ
Your Trusted 24/7 Emergency Plumber Since 1964
The worst plumbing disasters never happen at convenient times. Trust me, after 60 years of emergency calls in Westwood, we've seen it all. Toilets overflowing during Thanksgiving dinner. Furnaces dying on the coldest night of January. Water heaters giving up during your daughter's wedding shower.
When disaster strikes your home, you need someone who answers the phone at 2 AM and actually shows up. That's what H. Hofmeister does. We're not some answering service that takes a message. When you call (201) 666-1118, you get a real plumber who's probably already grabbing their keys.
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Why Plumbing Emergencies Happen in Bergen County Homes
Living in Westwood means dealing with 100-year-old sewer lines under some streets and brand-new construction in others. This mix creates unique problems most plumbers aren't ready for.
Common Emergency Calls We Handle
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Main sewer backups flooding basements
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No hot water when it's 10 degrees outside
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Toilets overflowing and won't stop
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Kitchen sinks backing up during holidays
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Frozen pipes about to burst
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Gas leaks from old connections
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Sump pumps failing during storms
Had three emergency calls just last Thursday. First was a River Vale family with sewage coming up through their shower drain. Second was frozen pipes in an Emerson rental property. Third was a water heater that decided to empty itself all over a finished basement in Hillsdale. All before lunch.
What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
Step 1: Stop the Water Source
Find your main shutoff or the valve closest to the problem. Toilets have one behind them. Sinks have valves underneath. Don't know where the main is? Look in your basement near the water meter.
Step 2: Protect Your Stuff
Move furniture, grab important papers, get electronics off the floor. Water moves fast. Save what you can while you're waiting for us.
Step 3: Document for Insurance
Quick photos with your phone. Shows the initial damage. Insurance companies love documentation, and it helps your claim go smoother.
Where Emergency Plumbing Problems Strike Most Often
Inside Your House
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Basement floor drains during heavy rain
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Second-floor bathrooms (water damage to ceiling below)
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Kitchen disposals backing up into dishwashers
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Laundry rooms when washer hoses burst
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Water heater closets when tanks fail
Hidden Disasters
Underground sewer lines are the worst. You don't know anything's wrong until sewage starts coming up through your lowest drain. We responded to one in Washington Township where tree roots had been growing into the pipe for years. The family had no warning until their basement bathroom turned into a fountain.
Main water lines under your front yard are another hidden danger. When they break, you might see water bubbling up through your lawn or suddenly have no water pressure. Either way, it needs fixing NOW.
Immediate Phone Support
When you call panicking about water everywhere, we calm you down and walk you through shutting things off. Half our job is stopping more damage before we even arrive.
Arrival and Assessment
We show up ready for anything. Our trucks carry pumps, snakes, cameras, replacement parts. Most emergencies get fixed on that first visit. No coming back tomorrow while your house gets worse.
Fix and Prevent
After handling the emergency, we look for what caused it. Sometimes it's simple bad luck. Often it's a problem that's been building for months. We'll tell you straight what needs doing to prevent a repeat.
Call Immediately: $350-750
Quick fix to stop damage
Minimal cleanup needed
Problem solved tonight
Wait Until Morning: $1,500-4,000
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Significant water damage
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Possible mold starting
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Multiple repairs needed
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Insurance deductible hit
Try DIY First: $3,000-10,000+
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Problem gets worse
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Wrong fix causes more damage
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Professional repair now harder
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Major restoration needed
Customer in Closter tried fixing a "simple" leak himself last month. Cracked the pipe worse, flooded two floors, and turned a $400 repair into $8,000 of restoration.
Why Bergen County Homes Are Different
Every town from Montvale to Closter has its quirks. Westwood's older neighborhoods have clay sewer pipes that crack. River Vale deals with high water tables that overwhelm sump pumps. Hillsdale's new construction used cheaper fixtures that fail early.
We know because we've fixed emergencies in every neighborhood for 60 years. When you say your address, we probably know what year your house was built and what problems are common on your street.
Insurance Coverage (And the Catch)
Usually Covered:
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Sudden pipe bursts
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Accidental overflow
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Storm-related flooding (with flood insurance)
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Emergency repair costs
NOT Covered:
Gradual leaks you ignored
Lack of maintenance
Tree root damage (usually)
Flooding without flood insurance
Keep our invoice and take photos. We write detailed reports that insurance companies understand. Makes your claim go way smoother.
Preventing Future Emergency Plumbing Disasters
Regular Maintenance
Check washing machine hoses yearly
Test your sump pump before storm season
Look for small leaks under sinks
Know where shutoff valves are
Warning Signs to Watch
If you're calling a plumber twice for the same drain, something bigger's wrong. That gurgling sound when you flush? That's your sewer line asking for help. Don't wait for the emergency.
24/7 Because Disasters Don't Wait
Christmas morning, Super Bowl Sunday, middle of the night - plumbing emergencies don't check your calendar first. That's why we answer (201) 666-1118 every single hour of every single day.
When sewage is backing up into your shower or water's pouring through your ceiling, you need help NOW. Not tomorrow. Not "during business hours." Right now. That's what we do. Have been for 60 years, will be for 60 more.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
24/7 Emergency Service: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #10625 | All Bergen County Emergency Plumbing