Richmond County · Staten Island, NY
Plumbers in Staten Island, NY
Staten Island is in Richmond County, New York. About 493,000 people live in the 14 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 184,000 homes, 35% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (29%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 14 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Staten Island
10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, 10305, 10306, 10307, 10308, 10309, 10310, 10311, 10312, 10313, 10314
Staten Island homes and their plumbing
Here is how Staten Island's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 18%, 1940–1959 14%, 1960–1979 29%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 14%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Brooklyn, New York, Astoria are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 18% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 29% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 14% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 492,734
- Housing units
- 184,074
- Single-family detached
- 35%
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Heated with utility gas
- 85%
- Heated with electricity
- 6%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 4%
What goes wrong in Staten Island homes
Natural gas in most homes
85% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
31% of homes in Staten Island's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 18% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Long, hard winters
60% 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
29% 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.
Common calls in Staten Island
- Gas Line Repair
- Whole-House Repiping
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Staten Island: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Staten Island at a glance
- County
- Richmond County
- Nearest city pages
- Brooklyn, New York, Astoria, Flushing
- ZIP codes
- 10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, 10305, 10306, 10307, 10308, 10309, 10310, 10311, 10312, 10313, 10314
Staten Island plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Staten Island?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Staten Island, Census estimates put 31% of homes as built before 1960, 29% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 14% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (29%).
Who licenses plumbers in Staten Island, NY?
New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Staten Island usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 85% of homes heating with utility gas, 6% with electricity, 4% with fuel oil. 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.
Guides for Staten Island homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Glen Oaks (14 mi), Long Island City (14 mi), Sunnyside (14 mi), College Point (14 mi), Whitestone (14 mi), Bayside (14 mi), Little Neck (14 mi), Oakland Gardens (14 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 Staten Island, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Staten Island?
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