When you need an emergency plumber in Edison, NJ, call the 24/7 line and give us the address. We dispatch from North Brunswick, and our crews cover the three Edison ZIP codes day and night.
Close the main valve if water is moving, stay out of rooms with sewage and keep children away. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or PSE&G at 1-800-880-7734 first.
Edison is a large township with a long history, and the way it grew shapes what goes wrong with the pipes.
A Big Township With A Famous Past
Thomas Edison set up his Menlo Park laboratory here in 1876, and the township took his name in 1954. The population was 16,348 in 1950 and 44,799 in 1960, then 107,588 in the 2020 Census across 30.69 square miles. The Menlo Park Mall opened in 1959.
That mid-century surge means a large share of Edison houses have decades-old copper, galvanized steel and cast iron drains. A pinhole in a copper line or a cracked cast iron stack is a normal event in a house this age. When it happens, leak detection finds the source without opening more wall than needed.
Three ZIP Codes, One Dispatch Line
Edison uses ZIP 08817, 08820 and 08837. Tell us which one when you call, along with the cross street. The township is crossed by Routes 1, 27 and 440, Interstate 287 and Turnpike Exit 10, so traffic can matter. We never promise an arrival time, but we do tell you what to do while we are on the way.
Metuchen is a separate borough surrounded by Edison. Call and give us the street address if you are there, and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
Backup, leak or no hot water in Edison? Call the 24/7 line.
☎ Call (732) 466-1098Edison Tap Water: What Plumbers Should Know
Most of Edison is served by New Jersey American Water's Raritan system. It treats surface water with chloramines, and its lead 90th percentile result was 2 parts per billion in the report we reviewed. Inside the house, the pipes and fittings are the homeowner's concern.
Chloraminated water can wear rubber parts such as toilet flappers and some water heater components faster than older systems. If a flapper keeps failing, see toilet repair. If the hot water side is the problem, our water heater repair page lists the usual faults.
Old Houses And New Ones Side By Side
Edison grew from 16,348 residents in 1950 to 44,799 in 1960, so the township holds houses from every decade since, built to different standards. A house from the early boom and a newer townhouse do not share the same pipe, and we ask the age of the house on every call.
That one detail often tells us whether to bring copper fittings, PEX or cast iron couplings, and whether to expect old galvanized pipe behind the wall.
Before The Plumber Arrives
Whatever the problem, these steps limit damage in an Edison home or business.
Shut off the main
Find it near the meter or where the line enters the house.
Stop using drains
Pause the washer, dishwasher and showers if drains are backing up.
Protect valuables
Lift boxes, rugs and electronics off wet floors.
Capture the facts
Note which fixtures are affected and when it started. Photograph damage.
Route 1 Corridor And Multi-Unit Buildings
Edison has long stretches of retail, restaurants and apartment buildings. Grease, shared stacks and old restroom fixtures are the main emergencies. We run hydro jetting for repeat grease blockages and camera the line to see the cause. Landlords can approve work by phone, and our commercial plumbing page explains the process.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The 24/7 line is open every night, weekend and holiday. We offer same-day appointments when available.
Yes. We serve 08817, 08820 and 08837. The 08818 code is a post office box code, so give us the street address if that is on your mail.
Metuchen is its own borough inside Edison. Give us the street address and we will confirm coverage.
Chloraminated water can age rubber parts faster. A yearly check of flappers and the water heater is a good habit.
Yes. Property managers can approve work by phone.
Permit rules vary, so ask the Edison building department. A licensed plumber can tell you what the job needs.
Ready to talk to a plumber? The line is open all day and all night.
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