Elizabeth is the Union County seat and one of the most densely built cities in the state, with plenty of older two-family and multifamily homes. Older pipes, hard winters and busy basements keep local plumbers in demand.
We picked 6 plumbers that are based in or near Elizabeth, including firms from Roselle Park, Union and Cranford, and noted what each one is best at. Get quotes from two or three. For other services in the area, see our Central New Jersey hub.
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| Company | Base | Distance | Known For |
| Preferred Plus Homeowners Services & Repairs | Roselle Park | About 3 miles | Home repairs and plumbing service |
| Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder | Union | About 5 miles | Plumbing and heating since 1912 |
| Continental Plumbers | Union | About 5 miles | Master plumber, 36+ years |
| Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning | Cranford | About 5 miles | Family-owned since 1932, 24/7 |
| Bob’s Plumbing & Heating | Colonia | About 7 miles | 40+ years of local service |
| Ken’s Plumbing & Aaron Sewer | Edison | About 15 miles | Plumbing and sewer lines |
Of the companies on this list, 5 work out of a town within 10 miles and 1 comes from further out. The nearest outside Elizabeth is Preferred Plus Homeowners in Roselle Park, about 3 miles away.
Preferred Plus Homeowners Services & Repairs is based in Roselle Park and handles plumbing as part of a wider home repair service.
From Roselle Park, roughly 3 miles away, Preferred Plus Homeowners covers Elizabeth and the surrounding area, which makes it a practical option for emergency leaks and everyday repairs.
Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder is a Union company that has been in business since 1912, covering plumbing, heating and cooling.
Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder works out of Union, about 5 miles from Elizabeth, and takes on leaks, clogs and water heater problems.
Continental Plumbers is based in Union, has been in business for more than 36 years and works under NJ master plumber license 9142.
Continental Plumbers is based in Union, about 5 miles from Elizabeth, and is a sensible call for drain cleaning, fixture work and repiping.
Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is a family-owned Cranford company founded in 1932, with 24/7 service.
Chapman Bros. works out of Cranford, about 5 miles from Elizabeth, and takes on emergency leaks and everyday repairs.
Bob’s Plumbing & Heating is based in Colonia and has served the area for more than 40 years, covering everyday plumbing repairs as well as heating.
Bob’s works out of Colonia, about 7 miles from Elizabeth, and takes on leaks, clogs and water heater problems.
Ken’s Plumbing & Aaron Sewer works out of Route 27 in Edison and has been in business for about 36 years under a licensed master plumber. Plumbing and sewer work sit under one roof.
Ken’s works out of Edison, around 15 miles away, and is a good option in Elizabeth for drain cleaning, fixture work and repiping, especially if closer firms are booked.
Water heater replacements and many other plumbing jobs need a permit from the local construction office. A good plumber in Summit will pull it and schedule the inspection as part of the job.
New Jersey requires plumbing work to be done by or under a licensed master plumber. Ask for the license number and check it with the Division of Consumer Affairs, along with proof of liability insurance.
Many Summit homes have older clay or cast iron drain lines. A company that can run a camera down the line and quote a repair or lining job saves you from calling a second contractor.
Ask for proof of liability insurance before any job that involves cutting into walls, floors or the yard.
Start with Preferred Plus Homeowners Services & Repairs or Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder if you want someone close by, and keep Continental Plumbers in mind for emergency leaks and everyday repairs. Two or three written quotes will tell you more than any single phone call.
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