Find trusted plumbers professionals serving Long Island. All contractors are independently researched and certified.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
NH Ross is your go-to for reliable plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical solutions on Long Island. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a blend of expertise and local warmth, ensures top-notch service. Experience the comfort and reliability that make us your go-to home service provider in Suffolk and Nassau County.
Practice makes perfect, and we've been at it for over 60 years! My father founded Varsity with a simple dream: To lead by example and demonstrate the value of honest, hands-on work. It's an honor to uphold those values by serving our neighbors with integrity and delivering lasting results.
Real homeowners looking for plumbers in your area
"We need to have a shower handle replaced in the upstairs shower. In addition, the cold water has not been working in thi..."
"Water is backing into our sink and washing machine in the basement. The water that is coming up is foul smelling and bla..."
"1. Check and replace faucet leak in kitchen and bathrooms. 2. First floor Toilet water tank flap do not close properly..."
"I have leaks that go to the basement. I don't know where the leaks are coming from"
"Need main sewer repair"
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Only plumbing companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.
Plumbing companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.
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Common questions about Certified Best Pick® plumbers companies in Long Island
Best Pick Certified Plumbing companies in Long Island have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:
Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.
No. Plumbing companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.
Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.
The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Plumbing company fails to deliver on their commitments.
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This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on our guarantee page.
Long Island homeowners most frequently deal with clogged drains and sewer backups, water heater failures, and leaking pipes and fixtures due to the area's aging housing stock and environmental conditions.
Key local factors contributing to these issues:
The predominant Levittown-era construction (1950s) means many homes still have original plaster walls and aging systems that require frequent maintenance. Emergency calls triple during winter freeze events, while summer's high humidity creates ideal conditions for corrosion around fixtures.
Long Island's IECC Climate Zone 4A mixed-humid climate significantly impacts plumbing work throughout the year, with extreme seasonal variations affecting both systems and project timing.
Summer impacts: High temperatures averaging 82°F cause thermal expansion in pipes, increasing system pressure and stressing joints. The extreme humidity from June to September accelerates pipe corrosion and creates condensation on cold water pipes. Water usage spikes 30-70% for irrigation, straining existing systems.
Winter considerations: With 96.3 freeze days annually and lows reaching 27°F, pipes in unheated areas frequently burst as water expands 9% when frozen. Emergency calls triple during cold snaps, and water heaters work significantly harder to maintain temperature in the mixed-humid conditions.
Best timing: Spring and fall offer optimal conditions with moderate temperatures and stable ground conditions. Winter provides good availability for interior planned work, while summer work in attics and crawl spaces may be limited during extreme heat for safety reasons.
Plumbing project duration in Long Island varies significantly based on complexity, with timing affected by the area's aging housing stock and permit requirements.
Scheduling varies seasonally, with emergency work available same-day to 24 hours, routine repairs taking 3-7 days, and major projects requiring 2-6 weeks lead time. Winter freeze season creates the longest wait times (4-6 weeks for non-emergency work) due to high demand from burst pipe emergencies.
