Cranford wraps around the Rahway River, which winds past its Victorian-era downtown, older frame houses and tree-lined blocks of center-hall colonials. The river is the defining fact for anyone working on the mechanical side of a house here, since the neighborhoods along it have seen serious flooding and basements are set up accordingly. Away from the water the housing is old enough that boilers, radiators and cast iron waste lines remain part of everyday service work.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Cranford in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP 07016. 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 Cranford Homes & Buildings
- Flood history along the river has pushed many owners to raise mechanical equipment off the basement floor, which changes how a boiler or water heater replacement is laid out.
- Sump pumps, check valves and backwater protection are ordinary equipment in the low-lying sections rather than an upgrade.
- A large share of the older housing still runs hydronic heat, so radiator, circulator and boiler work is a bigger part of the mix here than in newer towns.
Popular Services in Cranford, NJ
These are the services Cranford customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Cranford
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Cranford homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Cranford
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Cranford homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Cranford
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 Cranford
The downtown carries restaurants, shops, banks and professional and medical offices, and a college campus and several schools keep commercial heating and plumbing work steady. 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.
Cranford Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Can our boiler and water heater be raised above the flood line?
In many Cranford basements, yes. Equipment can be set on a built-up platform and the gas, water and venting reworked to match, though the height you can gain depends on ceiling clearance and where the chimney or vent terminates. We measure the space and tell you honestly how much protection you would actually be buying.
Will a sump pump stop the basement from flooding in a big storm?
A sump pump handles groundwater rising under the floor, and a good one makes a real difference. It will not hold back water coming in over a doorway or through a window well during river flooding, and we would rather say that up front than sell you a pump that cannot win.
We are finishing a basement that has taken water before. How should the plumbing be set up?
The key pieces are a backwater valve on the sewer line so the street cannot push back into a new bathroom, a properly discharged sump line kept away from the foundation, and a floor drain that actually drains. Getting that right first is far cheaper than reopening finished walls later.
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