Clark is a compact township of postwar capes, ranches and split-levels laid out on either side of the Garden State Parkway, with the Rahway River along its eastern edge. Those houses were built with modest mechanical systems, and nearly all of them have since been through at least one furnace, one water heater and one round of central air. Wet weather is the other constant here, because the lower ground near the river brings basement and sump work with it.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Clark in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP 07066. We offer same-day service, on-time arrival and upfront pricing on every job, and we handle residential and commercial work.
What We See in Clark Homes & Buildings
- The 1950s and 1960s housing stock means many homes are on their second or third generation of equipment while the original ductwork is still in place.
- Properties on the low ground toward the river take on groundwater during long storms, so sump pumps and battery backups get real use rather than sitting idle.
- Slab-on-grade and half-basement ranches complicate water line and drain repairs, since the piping cannot always be reached from underneath.
Popular Services in Clark, NJ
These are the services Clark customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Clark
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Clark homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Clark
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Clark homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Clark
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 Clark
Clark's commercial side runs to office buildings, light industrial space and shopping plazas near the Parkway interchange, plus restaurants, medical offices and schools. Our commercial division handles rooftop units, commercial boilers and commercial plumbing, with an electrical engineer on staff for the wiring. See all commercial services.
Clark Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
We hear water running under our slab ranch. How do you find the leak?
We start with pressure testing and acoustic and thermal locating so we can pinpoint the spot instead of opening the whole floor. Once it is located, the choice is usually between a targeted slab repair and rerouting that line overhead, and we walk you through both.
Is a battery backup sump pump worth it in Clark?
For homes on the lower ground it usually is, because the storms that flood a basement are the same ones that knock the power out. A backup pump runs the pit while the main pump is dead, which is exactly when you need it.
Our house still has its original 1950s ductwork. Does it have to be replaced?
Not automatically. We check the duct sizing and static pressure against what a new system needs, and often sealing, adding a return or reworking a couple of branches gets you there without a full replacement.
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