Rockland County · Monsey, NY
Plumbers in Monsey, NY
Monsey is in Rockland County, New York. About 47,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 12,000 homes, 42% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (42%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Monsey
10952
Monsey homes and their plumbing
Here is how Monsey's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 42%, 1980–1999 20%, 2000 or later 28%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Spring Valley are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 42% |
| 1980–1999 | 20% |
| 2000 or later | 28% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 47,169
- Housing units
- 11,743
- Single-family detached
- 42%
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Heated with utility gas
- 90%
- Heated with electricity
- 7%
What goes wrong in Monsey homes
Natural gas in most homes
90% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
42% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Long, hard winters
52% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long New York winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 42% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Monsey
- Gas Line Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Monsey, NY
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Monsey: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Monsey at a glance
- County
- Rockland County
- Nearest city pages
- Spring Valley
- ZIP codes
- 10952
Monsey plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Monsey?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Monsey, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 42% from 1960 to 1979, 20% from 1980 to 1999 and 28% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (42%).
Who licenses plumbers in Monsey, NY?
New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Monsey usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 90% of homes heating with utility gas, 7% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
I rent in Monsey. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 57% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and New York landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Monsey homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Tallman (2 mi), Nanuet (3 mi), Suffern (4 mi), Hillburn (5 mi), New City (5 mi), Pearl River (5 mi), Pomona (5 mi), West Nyack (5 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Monsey, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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