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Forest Hills, Queens
From the Tudor-style houses of Forest Hills Gardens to the prewar co-op buildings along Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills homes have character and plumbing to match. JPR Plumbing helps Forest Hills homeowners and unit owners with leaks, aging pipes, clogged drains, water heater problems, and other plumbing repairs.
Forest Hills Gardens was developed in the early 20th century as a planned community, and many nearby houses and apartment buildings date from the same era. Original plumbing in homes like these may have been updated several times, often in sections.
Whether you own a single-family house, a townhouse, or a co-op apartment, we can help you understand a plumbing problem and plan a repair that suits an older home. Start with an overview of our services on the JPR Plumbing homepage.
Choose the service that best fits your situation, or reach out for help deciding.
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When a leak won’t stop or a fixture fails without warning, our emergency plumbing page explains how we help with problems that can’t wait.
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Older copper and galvanized pipes can fail at joints or crack in cold weather. We repair burst pipes in houses and apartments.
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Drips from older faucets, valves, and radiator-era supply lines can damage plaster and hardwood. We repair active leaks.
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Cast-iron drain lines in prewar homes can build up scale that slows drainage. We clear stubborn clogs in sinks, tubs, and floor drains.
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If wastewater comes up through a basement drain, the house sewer line may be blocked. We help locate and clear the problem.
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Vintage bathrooms often have toilets with worn parts that run or leak. We repair toilets that won’t stop running or overflow.
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Basement water heaters in older houses can corrode with age. We repair leaks and units that no longer heat properly.
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A small stain on a plaster ceiling can hide a much larger leak. We help trace hidden leaks before walls are opened.
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For houses with a basement sump pump, a failed pump during heavy rain can let water in. We repair sump pumps.
Warning signs
In older Forest Hills homes, we often hear about:
Some issues can be planned, but water coming through a ceiling or a sewer backup should be handled quickly.
Local considerations
Many Forest Hills homes were built between the 1910s and 1930s, which affects what’s behind the walls.
Lead Service Lines. NYC DEP says lead service lines have not been installed in the city since 1961, and that older homes, particularly single-family houses built from the 1910s through the 1930s, are the most likely to have lead. Read DEP’s lead plumbing FAQ.
Mixed Pipe Materials. Decades of renovations often leave a mix of cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, and plastic in one house. Connections between different materials are common places for leaks.
Co-op Buildings. In co-op apartment buildings, risers and main lines usually belong to the building. Your board or managing agent can confirm which repairs are yours.
DEP recommends running cold water for at least 30 seconds before drinking if water has been sitting, and residents can call 311 for a free lead test kit.
We help homeowners throughout Forest Hills and nearby neighborhoods.
Nearby in Queens? Contact us to confirm availability.
Questions
If it was built before 1961, it’s possible. NYC DEP says lead service lines haven’t been installed since then. You can call 311 for a free test kit and ask a plumber to look at the pipe where water enters your home.
Interior repairs usually don’t affect the exterior, but work that changes the outside of a house or involves digging may require approval. Check with the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation if your home is within the Gardens.
Older cast-iron drains can collect hair, soap scum, and scale over the years, which narrows the pipe. A plumber can clear the line and check its condition.
It depends on your co-op’s rules. Fixtures in your unit are often your responsibility, while risers and main lines usually belong to the building. Ask your board or managing agent.
Yes. We serve homeowners in Forest Hills and nearby neighborhoods, including Rego Park and Kew Gardens. Contact us to confirm availability.
Call (833) 603-1840, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or send a request online. Let us know your address and what’s happening.
