Glen Ridge is a small borough known for its gas lamps and its well-preserved historic homes, most of them large, old and full of original detail. Working in houses like these means protecting plaster, floors and woodwork while dealing with heating and piping systems that are decades past their design life. We are based in Bergen County and come to Glen Ridge often — the care an old house needs is the same work we do across Essex County.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the borough of Glen Ridge in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP 07028. 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 Glen Ridge Homes & Buildings
- The housing stock is largely late-1800s and early-1900s, so steam and gravity hot-water heating, cast iron drains and original supply piping are the norm.
- Many homes have had a series of partial updates over the years, leaving mixed piping materials and improvised connections behind walls.
- Retrofitting cooling into these houses usually means high-velocity or ductless systems rather than cutting new chases through plaster.
Popular Services in Glen Ridge, NJ
These are the services Glen Ridge customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Glen Ridge
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Glen Ridge homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Glen Ridge
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Glen Ridge homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Glen Ridge
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Essex County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge is overwhelmingly residential, with a small amount of local retail and professional office space plus schools and civic buildings. 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.
Glen Ridge Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Can you add air conditioning to a historic home without ruining the interior?
In most cases, yes. Ductless mini splits and small-duct high-velocity systems were made for houses like these, and we plan line runs and unit placement with the interior in mind before any drilling starts.
Our boiler is very old but still runs. Should we replace it now?
Not automatically. We check the heat exchanger, the venting and the controls, and we tell you plainly whether you have a system with years left or one that is a safety and reliability risk. If replacement makes sense, we size it with a heat loss calculation.
How do you protect floors and plaster during a repipe?
We plan the route first to keep openings to a minimum, use existing chases and closets where possible, and drop cloths and protection go down before tools come in. We also show you where the access points will be before we cut anything.
Nearby Service Areas
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