Paterson is the county seat and the oldest industrial city in the area, built around the Great Falls of the Passaic River and the mill district that grew up beside it. The housing is overwhelmingly older and dense — frame two- and three-families, attached and near-attached homes, and walk-up apartment buildings, with hillier stretches toward the Eastside and Hillcrest sections. Buildings this old and this close together mean radiator heat, original drain stacks and very little room to maneuver equipment.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514. 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 Paterson Homes & Buildings
- Steam and hot-water boilers serving multiple apartments are the norm, and uneven heat is more often a vent, trap or balancing issue than a failed boiler.
- Mill-era buildings and converted industrial space have long pipe runs and open ceilings, where ductless or compact systems make more sense than trying to fit trunk ductwork.
- Aging cast iron and clay sewer laterals under mature streets take steady root pressure, so a video inspection tells you whether it is a clearing job or a spot repair.
- Tight lots and party walls mean leak work starts with proper detection — nobody should be opening walls on a guess in a building shared with the neighbors.
Sections of Paterson we serve include South Paterson, Eastside, Riverside, Hillcrest, along with every other part of the city.
Popular Services in Paterson, NJ
These are the services Paterson customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Paterson
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Paterson homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Paterson
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Paterson homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Paterson
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Passaic County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Paterson
As the county seat, Paterson carries a broad commercial base — downtown retail and restaurants, medical and professional offices, hospital and school facilities, and a large stock of converted mill and industrial 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.
Paterson Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
How do we find out what our water service line is made of?
In housing this old the line coming in from the street can be galvanized steel, copper, or in some cases lead, and you often cannot tell from the fixtures. We identify the pipe where it enters the building at the meter and test the water if there is any doubt. If the line needs replacing, the portion in the street belongs to the water utility, and we tell you plainly which part of the job is ours.
Do you pull permits for work in Paterson?
Yes. Boiler, furnace, water heater and gas line work is permitted work in New Jersey. We file with the city, install to code, and stay with the job through inspection so nothing is left open.
Can you work in a converted mill or loft building with open ceilings?
We can. Those spaces have long runs and exposed piping, which actually makes some work easier and some harder. We plan the routing and support before we start so the finished install does not look like an afterthought in an open room.
Nearby Service Areas
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