Emergency plumbing
For a pipe that has split, a toilet that is spilling over, sewage rising in a drain or water around the heater, describe what you are looking at when you call and a plumber takes it from there.
Plumbers in Clifton
At Clifton Plumbers, we make plumbing quick and easy for homeowners and property managers alike. Our proven methods include a decade of experience, reliable professionals, guaranteed work, and affordable pricing. Call now for a free, personalized quote, no obligation.
For us, every project is unique and we always focus on your home's needs. Whether you are refreshing one unit or preparing a larger renovation, we begin with the building's use and the desired end result. Water lines, water heaters, drains and the sewer lateral all get their own place in our careful planning. Scroll down to learn more about plumbing and our unique approach.
- Free estimates by phone
- Water heaters and drains
- Sewer laterals and water lines
- Clifton, Passaic and Paterson
Emergency plumbingWater heater repair and installationDrain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaksSewer line repairRepiping and water linesToilet, faucet and fixture repair
What we fix
Water heater repair and installation
Tank water heaters repaired or replaced, and tankless units installed or serviced. A like-for-like swap has its own short permit rule, which the water heater page explains.
Drain cleaning
Slow kitchen, bath and laundry drains cleared, along with the main line. Under Clifton’s code the owner clears a blocked sewer lateral, and the drain page explains where that line starts.
Leak detection and slab leaks
Water going missing without a visible source gets traced, whether it is behind a wall, over a ceiling, under a floor or slab or along the line into the house, and then repaired.
Sewer line repair
Camera inspection, root cutting, spot repair and replacement of the lateral. The sewer page covers what the City asks for when a street has to be opened.
Repiping and water lines
Old supply piping replaced as a whole house, a single section or a new water service line, with the repiping page covering galvanized lines and the state’s lead rules.
Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
Fixture trouble, from a toilet that runs to a disposal that jams, ends in a repair or a replacement.
Your lateral up to the right-of-way
Section 375-3.2 of Clifton’s code makes each property owner responsible for the upkeep, repair and replacement of the sewer lateral that runs from the public right-of-way to the building.
A blockage in that lateral is the owner’s job too. The code says the owner either cleans it right away or hires a private contractor, at the owner’s own cost and expense.
Clifton’s Building Department
Clifton’s Building Department issues permits and carries out building, electric and plumbing subcode inspections under the State Uniform Construction Code. Inspections are booked by phone.
The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses and regulates master plumbers in New Jersey. Its FAQ says plumbing can be done by only three groups, which are master plumbers, authorized plumbing contractors and employees paid on a W-2.
Our process
Call and describe the problem
Say which fixture or pipe is giving you trouble and what you have noticed so far. A few plain details get things started.
Hear your free estimate
Next comes the estimate. We talk through the likely fix and quote it for free over the phone, personalized to your situation, with no obligation to go ahead.
The repair itself
You approve the plan, the plumber does the work, and before leaving explains exactly what was repaired.
Clifton’s water system and older homes
Clifton’s code names the Passaic Valley Water Commission as the operator of the public water distribution system, and the commission has its headquarters in Clifton.
In May 2026 the commission completed its lead service line replacement program, which included 1,580 lines in Clifton. The figure covers service lines only, so it tells you nothing about piping inside a house.
Only about 3 in 10 Clifton homes were built in 1960 or later, while half were built in or before 1952.
Free plumbing tools
Three of our five free tools let you choose a town. Pick Clifton, Passaic or Paterson in the freeze risk checker, the tankless flow calculator or the sewer line age checker. The water heater size calculator and the serial number decoder only need details about your household or your heater.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Clifton permit mean the plumber is licensed?
Yes, according to the Building Department, which says a permit assures the contractor is licensed. New Jersey master plumber licenses run two years at a time, and the State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers has a License Verification page.
Can pipes freeze in Clifton?
Yes, though it takes the right conditions. At 26°F, January is Clifton’s coldest month on average, and about 83 days a year reach freezing or colder. The pipes most at risk sit in unheated spaces or exterior walls.
Can I use the tools without calling?
Yes. All five tools are free and need only the details of your house or heater. They give planning figures, and a plumber confirms the actual job.
Serving Clifton, Passaic and Paterson
We also serve Passaic and Paterson. Call us for confirmation if your address is outside the area.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426