Hillside runs right along the Newark and Irvington line, a closely built township of 1920s and 1930s colonials, two-families and small apartment houses on narrow lots. Route 22 and the Parkway skirt the town and bring a warehouse and light industrial strip with them. The age of the housing means steam and hot-water heat, aging supply piping and drain lines that were never sized for the fixtures people run today.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Hillside in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP 07205. 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 Hillside Homes & Buildings
- Pre-war two-families and small multi-family houses make up much of the stock, so heating and drain systems are typically shared between households.
- Original galvanized water lines are still common, and they announce themselves as rust-tinted water or weak flow long before they ever leak.
- Basements are shallow and mechanical rooms are tight, which is the main constraint on boiler and water heater replacements in this township.
Popular Services in Hillside, NJ
These are the services Hillside customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Hillside
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Hillside homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Hillside
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Hillside homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Hillside
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 Hillside
Hillside has a genuine industrial side — warehouses, distribution buildings and light manufacturing near the highways — alongside storefronts, houses of worship and schools. 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.
Hillside Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Can a new boiler even fit in our low basement?
Usually, and often with room to spare, because modern units are smaller than what they replace. What matters is venting clearance and service access, both set by code, so we measure and confirm the vent path before quoting rather than after.
The water runs rusty first thing in the morning. Is that the town supply?
In houses of this era it is more often the galvanized piping inside the house shedding scale after sitting overnight, or an aging water heater. We check where the discoloration starts so you know whether you are looking at a heater or the supply lines.
Do you handle plumbing for warehouse and industrial buildings in Hillside?
Yes. We take care of restrooms, water heaters, gas piping, drain lines and heating in warehouse and light industrial spaces, and we hold NJ Plumbing Lic. #1221100 and NJ HVAC Lic. #197400 with insurance certificates available for building owners.
Nearby Service Areas
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