Montclair is a township of historic Victorian and colonial homes, a downtown along Bloomfield Avenue, and Montclair State University at its northern edge. Many of the houses are a century old or more, which means steam and hot-water heating, cast iron drains and original piping hidden behind good plaster. We work out of Fair Lawn and Hillsdale in Bergen County and are in Montclair on a regular basis.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP 07042, 07043. 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 Montclair Homes & Buildings
- Victorians and early colonials here often still run their original heating layout, so boiler work, radiator venting and near-boiler piping are common calls.
- The town sits on the slope of the Watchung ridge, so houses on the upper streets can see different water pressure than those down near Bloomfield Avenue.
- Adding cooling to these homes usually means ductless or high-velocity systems, since there is rarely a place to run conventional ductwork.
Sections of Montclair we serve include Upper Montclair, Montclair Center, Watchung Plaza area, South End, along with every other part of the township.
Popular Services in Montclair, NJ
These are the services Montclair customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Montclair
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Montclair homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Montclair
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Montclair homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Montclair
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 Montclair
Montclair has one of the county's busiest restaurant and retail scenes along Bloomfield Avenue and its neighborhood centers, plus offices, theaters, schools and a university campus. 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.
Montclair Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
We have radiators in a 100-year-old Montclair house. Is cooling possible?
Yes. Ductless mini splits and small-duct high-velocity systems are the standard approach for homes like these, and both can be installed without sacrificing the radiators or cutting large chases through original plaster.
Water pressure at our house up the hill is low. What can we do?
First we confirm the incoming pressure at the meter so we know what you are actually starting with. If the supply is adequate, the fix is usually inside the house — old piping or a failing regulator. If it is genuinely low, a booster pump is an option.
Do you handle restaurant plumbing in the downtown area?
We do. Restaurants along the avenue call us for grease-related drain backups, hydro jetting, water heater capacity problems and kitchen and rooftop equipment service, scheduled around service hours where possible.
Nearby Service Areas
We also serve these neighboring communities: