Drain Cleaning in Bronxville: what to know
Steep lots in Lawrence Park mean long drain lines and occasional pressure issues, and older homes here frequently still have galvanized supply and lead-caulked cast iron. In co-op buildings, unit plumbing work is scheduled around board rules and riser shutdowns.
The local housing stock
Bronxville's one square mile is full of 1890s-1930s Tudor, Arts & Crafts and stucco homes, many on hillside lots in Lawrence Park, plus prewar co-op apartment buildings near the train station. Original steam systems and cast iron radiators are the norm here.
Older single-family homes with steam or gravity heat
Homes of this age in Bronxville usually still have some original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron drains. Galvanized pipe closes up with rust from the inside, which causes low pressure upstairs and brown water. Cast iron eventually cracks along the bottom of horizontal runs. We replace these sections selectively or all at once, depending on condition and budget.
Steep, hillside lots
Steep hillside properties in Bronxville often have long, deep sewer laterals and retaining walls over the line. Root intrusion and offset joints are common, and a camera inspection before digging saves a lot of money.
Common drain cleaning calls in Bronxville
- Sewer smell
- Multiple fixtures clogged at once
- Gurgling drains or toilets
- Slow sinks, tubs or showers
- Water backing up in the basement floor drain
Learn more about our full drain cleaning service, including how we diagnose and what we check.
How a Bronxville service call works
- Locate the clog
- Clear it
- Camera inspect
- Recommend
Permits and local requirements in Bronxville
Work in the Village of Bronxville is permitted through the Village Building Department, under a licensed plumber.
In Westchester County, plumbing work must be performed by a plumber licensed by the Westchester County Plumbing Examining Board (or the applicable city license in cities with their own licensing), with permits filed through the local building department.
What affects the price
- Location and access (cleanout available?)
- Roots, grease or broken pipe
- Building size
Serving all of Bronxville
We provide drain cleaning in Lawrence Park, Village Center, Sagamore Park, Armour Villa, Cedar Knolls (nearby) and ZIP codes 10708.
