Berkeley Heights occupies the wooded western corner of Union County, where the Passaic River marks the town line and I-78 cuts across the southern end. Its neighborhoods are largely mid-century ranches, splits and colonials, with newer and rebuilt houses dropped in among them, and the Murray Hill section carries a large research campus and its own rail stop. On one street you can find a fifty-year-old furnace and a two-zone system installed last spring.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Berkeley Heights in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP 07922. 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 Berkeley Heights Homes & Buildings
- Most of the housing went up during the postwar decades, so original duct systems are often too small for the additions and finished lower levels that came later.
- Lots are wide and heavily wooded, and mature root systems press on older sewer laterals running from the house out to the street.
- Gas heat with an add-on condenser is the common setup, which makes a dual-fuel or heat pump conversion a real option when the equipment finally goes.
Sections of Berkeley Heights we serve include Murray Hill, along with every other part of the township.
Popular Services in Berkeley Heights, NJ
These are the services Berkeley Heights customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Berkeley Heights
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Berkeley Heights homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Berkeley Heights
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Berkeley Heights homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Berkeley Heights
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Union County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights supports office, laboratory and research buildings on the Murray Hill side along with neighborhood retail, restaurants, schools and medical suites. 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.
Berkeley Heights Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Does a heat pump make sense here if we already have gas heat?
Often yes, as a dual-fuel setup: the heat pump handles mild weather and the gas furnace takes over when it turns cold. Our engineers run the numbers on your house before recommending it, because the answer depends on your insulation, ductwork and the size of the existing system.
Why does our sewer line back up every couple of years?
On the older, heavily treed lots here that pattern usually points to root intrusion at a joint rather than anything you are putting down the drain. A camera inspection shows exactly where it is and whether cleaning will hold or the section needs to be repaired.
Do you work on houses set back on long driveways off the main roads?
Yes. Access mainly affects how we stage equipment for a boiler, furnace or water heater swap, and we look at that when we quote so nothing surprises anyone on installation day.
Nearby Service Areas
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