Wood-Ridge is a small South Bergen borough that has changed noticeably in recent years: the former Curtiss-Wright industrial site was redeveloped into the Wesmont neighborhood with its own NJ Transit station, while the rest of the borough remains older homes on tight streets. That split means new construction mechanical work and aging boiler and drain work within a few blocks of each other.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the borough of Wood-Ridge in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP 07075. We offer same-day service, on-time arrival and upfront No Worries Pricing on every job, and we handle residential and commercial work.
What We See in Wood-Ridge Homes & Buildings
- Most of the older housing dates from the first half of the twentieth century, on small lots with narrow driveways and limited basement access.
- The Wesmont redevelopment added newer single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family buildings with modern equipment and in-unit systems.
- The borough sits in the low-lying South Bergen area, so sump pumps and basement drainage are common concerns in the older sections.
Sections of Wood-Ridge we serve include Wesmont, along with every other part of the borough.
Popular Services in Wood-Ridge, NJ
These are the services Wood-Ridge customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Wood-Ridge
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Wood-Ridge homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Wood-Ridge
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Wood-Ridge homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Wood-Ridge
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Bergen County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Wood-Ridge
Wood-Ridge has neighborhood retail and restaurants along its main streets, professional offices, schools, and commercial space tied to the redeveloped former industrial site. Our commercial division handles rooftop units, commercial boilers, walk-in coolers and commercial plumbing, with an electrical engineer on staff for the wiring. See all commercial services.
Wood-Ridge Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
We just bought in a newer townhome. Does the equipment still need annual service?
Yes. New equipment fails less, but the manufacturer's maintenance expectations still apply, and catching a condensate or venting issue early on a high-efficiency system is far cheaper than the alternative.
Can you get a water heater into a basement with an outside hatch entrance?
Usually. We measure the access first, and where a standard tank will not fit we look at a shorter wide-body tank or a wall-mounted tankless unit as an alternative.
What is involved in replacing an old oil or converted heating system?
We look at the existing chimney or vent, the gas service and the distribution system, size the new equipment from a heat loss calculation, and handle the permits and our own electrical work for the changeover.
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