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When Your Plumbing Needs Repair, You Need Someone You Can Count On

You depend on your plumbing every hour of every day. When something goes wrong, you need it fixed right.

Universe Home Services provides plumbing repair across Long Island, covering drain cleaning, water heaters, bathroom plumbing, sewer lines, water conditioning, and pipes and fixtures.

Licensed plumbers, same-day availability, and 24/7 emergency response mean you are not left managing a situation that is getting worse. Contact us online to get scheduled today.

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24/7 Emergency Plumbing Repair

A burst pipe, an overflowing toilet, or a sewage backup does not wait for business hours, and water damage or sewage exposure compounds by the hour when the problem is left in place.

Universe provides 24/7 emergency plumbing repair across Long Island, so the moment you have a situation that cannot wait, a licensed plumber is dispatched to stop the problem and make the repair before the damage spreads.

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Your Long Island Plumbing Team

Long Island homes deal with hard water, mature root systems over aging sewer laterals, and plumbing infrastructure in many cases installed decades ago.

Universe has been handling plumbing repair across the island since 1954, and our licensed plumbers have worked in homes across Levittown, Merrick, Huntington, and Babylon long enough to know which symptoms point to a quick fix and which ones are telling you something bigger is going on underground.

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Your Plumbing Repair, Step by Step

From your first call to the moment your plumbing is back in service, the path forward is straightforward.

Call or reach out online. We ask the right questions about what you are experiencing, and most calls across Long Island get same-day service, with immediate dispatch for active leaks, backups, or no-hot-water situations.

Your plumber arrives on time and starts by hearing what you have noticed: which fixtures are affected, when it started, anything unusual. From there, the full affected system gets inspected to find the actual cause. Plumbing problems are not always what they look like on the surface, and the goal is the root cause rather than a guess at the loudest symptom.

Once the diagnosis is complete, you hear what was found in plain language and receive the cost before any work begins. Once you approve, the repair is completed using quality parts and tested before your plumber leaves, so you confirm everything is working correctly before the job is called done.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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Based on 7220 reviews
Chris did a great job. Very efficient and neat.
Jamie did an evaluation of my home for the purpose of installing an HVAC Ductless system – he was very thorough and professional- I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a new system
Alex riviera was fantastic. Super knowledgeable and was a great help. Definitely recommend! Marc Thompson- comfort advisor explained our options with knowledge and patience.The installation technicians John Mahnken, Matt Drury and Bryan Fiddler did a very good job. Cleaned everything after the job.
Both Melanie and Nick very professional. Hard workers, know their stuff. Iโ€™m very happy with them and will be calling them back for more work.
We are really happy with our service contract with Universe, it keeps our systems humming and costs reasonable. They come right away and are very clean and professional. It seems all plumbers make that claim but these guys actually are.
Very knowledgeable electrician. I needed to install the smart doorbell and I am satisfied neither the outcome.
Great service. Thank u
Mike from Universe has been to my home a few times for different issues. He has been able to take care of it every time. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable and does a great job. Thanks again.
First thank you for coming out! To help my family, great guys did great work plus gave us some information regarding upgrading
Universe service is punctual, knowledgeable and fast.
Chester was professional, efficient and courteous.
Knowledgeable, patient, and explained ductless AC clearly. Neat and tidy installation and clean up. Excellent job!
James did a great job, he brought up some issues that could pertain to a project I was getting a quote for. With his expertise he gave me that chance to talk about things I would have not realized could have had an impact on the work I needed to get done on the house. Thank you!
James was excellent! A calm presence during chaos. He explained the process and gave me a timeline.
Tony Ashmawi looked at my existing system. He didnโ€™t feel that I needed to replace the boiler and hot water heater now but there was some issues that I needed repaired now. Since both units were installed during super storm sandy I wanted to replace everything now.
Great service and very professional. My hot water heater broke down, and I contacted Universe. They arrived first thing in the morning to investigate and recommend a replacement since mine is already 10 years old. They returned on Monday and completed the job in a few hours. I love the job; it was well-organized and clean. The workers explained everything to me very clearly. Highly recommended!
Service tech Jeff was very professional and fast.
Really good service
Service was taken care of and well explained. Additional services will be taken care of in a timely fashion.
Sean Clemens is very professional. I will highly recommend him to my friends
I requested Peter again, he is a great asset to Universe. But, I will say everyone I speak to is very helpful, patient and kind.
Dylan Allen was a knowledgeable, professional technician. He explained all he was going to do in a way I coukd understand it. He was very helpful if something was needed. He was very personable. He has been to my home on two different occasions and each time I was very satisfied.
I got a quote for oil to gas conversion. Jamie was on time, pleasant to speak with, and thoroughly explained the details of the work that would be done.
Jeff M is a nice guy very helpful
Once again very happy with the responsiveness and respect for the home. Great job and a quick work! Mike was great!

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Signs Your Plumbing Needs Repair

Plumbing problems show up in many different ways depending on what is actually failing.

Our licensed plumbers handle the full range of residential plumbing across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Slow drains, recurring clogs, and backups in kitchen sinks, showers, tubs, and floor drains are among the most common plumbing repair calls we handle.

Nassau and Suffolk County hard water contributes to buildup that restricts drain lines faster than in softer water markets, and we see this regularly in Hicksville, Bethpage, and Plainview where original fixtures and drain lines have been in service for decades.

Clearing the clog fully and inspecting the drain line keeps the same problem from returning within weeks, and for stubborn or deep blockages, hydro jetting removes buildup that standard snaking cannot reach.

A water heater that runs out of hot water too fast, produces discolored or foul-smelling water, makes rumbling sounds, or leaks at fittings needs attention before the tank fails entirely.

Long Island’s hard water accelerates sediment buildup, shortening effective life and causing performance problems, which is why homeowners in Wantagh, Seaford, and Bellmore call us regularly for this repair.

Diagnosing whether the issue is a failed element, a thermostat problem, a failing pressure relief valve, or a tank at the end of its service life is what separates an honest fix from a guess.

Toilets that run constantly, flush weakly, or rock at the base. Showers losing pressure, running cold, or showing signs of a leak behind the wall. Bathtubs draining slowly or with a diverter that stopped routing water correctly.

These are the everyday bathroom plumbing repair calls that affect your routine, and we handle them regularly in Massapequa, Merrick, and East Meadow. Tracing the problem to its actual source gets the fixture working correctly, whether that is a worn cartridge, a failed wax ring, a clogged drain, or a supply line that needs replacing.

A sewer line backing up into multiple drains at once, a toilet that gurgles when you run the sink, or sewage odors from the yard are signs of a main sewer line problem. Long Island’s mature trees mean root intrusion into aging clay and cast iron laterals is common, and we see it regularly across Amityville, Lindenhurst, and Babylon. A camera inspection shows exactly what is underground before any repair approach is recommended, whether that is hydro jetting, trenchless lining, or sectional replacement.

Water softeners that have stopped conditioning, well pumps losing pressure, sump pumps that fail to activate during a storm, and water filtration systems no longer performing correctly all fall under plumbing repair that protects your home’s water supply.

Long Island’s hard water, coastal water table conditions, and storm-driven basement flooding make these systems essential, and we handle these calls often in Garden City, Mineola, and Westbury where water conditioning equipment is a regular part of service work. Diagnosing the specific failure and restoring the system to correct operation gets the equipment back in service.

Leaking pipes under sinks, corroded supply lines, dripping faucets that waste water around the clock, loose or failing shutoff valves, and deteriorated fixture connections all need professional attention to be fixed correctly.

We handle these calls across Farmingdale, Syosset, and Huntington where older supply lines and shutoffs are common service items, and locating the source, replacing what needs replacing, and confirming no secondary issues before leaving is what keeps the repair from turning into a callback.

Why Long Island Homeowners Trust Universe for Plumbing Repair

Choosing who handles your plumbing repair in Hicksville, West Babylon, Rockville Centre, or anywhere across Long Island matters when the work affects your home’s water supply and drainage.

A licensed plumber who responds fast and tells you the truth about what they find is what separates a real fix from a callback.

Every plumbing repair Universe completes is performed by a licensed plumber, covering water supply lines, drain connections, and systems that affect the safety and function of your home.

Most plumbing repair calls are handled same day across Nassau and Suffolk County, and for active leaks or backups in Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, Syosset, or Amityville, 24/7 service means you are not left waiting.

You hear what was found and what it costs to fix before any work begins, so the price you approve is the price on the invoice. No scope creep, no surprise add-ons when the work is complete.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business and PHCC member, and every plumbing repair is backed by those standards.

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Should You Repair or Replace a Plumbing Component?

When a plumbing repair turns up a bigger issue, replacement versus continued repair is a fair question to ask.

Both options get an honest read with no pressure in either direction, based on what the plumber actually finds.

Most plumbing components last decades when properly installed and maintained, while others have more limited service lives. A fixture or system under 10 years old with an isolated failure is almost always worth repairing, while older equipment with corroded internals, recurring failures, or original parts no longer manufactured is worth a replacement conversation.

A fixture or pipe system that has needed service multiple times in a short period is wearing out across multiple points. When cumulative repair costs approach the cost of replacement, continued investment in aging equipment rarely makes financial sense.

A component that is leaking into walls or subfloors, a supply line that has corroded through, or a sewer lateral that has failed in multiple spots is a risk to your home beyond the immediate repair. Your plumber gives you an honest read on what the continued-repair path actually costs when the next failure is factored in.

Sometimes the fixture is fine but the supply lines, shutoffs, or drain connections feeding it are past their service life. Addressing the full context of a repair, rather than just the visible failure, is how a fix becomes a lasting solution instead of the first step in a sequence of calls.


Whole-Home Care with the Home Comfort Club

The Home Comfort Club is Universe’s whole-home membership, designed to keep every major system in your house running under a single plan rather than several.

Members receive two pre-scheduled semi-annual maintenance visits, priority scheduling when you need service, no dispatch fee on work performed, and a 24-hour emergency service guarantee.

Central heating and cooling, furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, and ducted and ductless mini-splits are covered, and the basic visual plumbing inspection catches slow leaks, worn supply lines, early signs of drain problems, and water heater issues before they become emergencies.

Contact us to learn how the membership works.

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Schedule Plumbing Repair Across Long Island

When you need a licensed plumber who diagnoses the problem, explains what they found, and completes the plumbing repair correctly, Universe is the call.

Whether you are in Massapequa, Dix Hills, Garden City, Copiague, or anywhere across Long Island, every call gets the same thoroughness. Contact our team for your plumbing repair.

Free estimates are available on fixture or system replacement if that is the direction the conversation goes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plumbing Repair

How do I know if I need a plumber or if I can fix it myself?

If the problem involves anything beyond a clogged drain you can clear yourself or a running toilet where the flapper just needs replacing, call a licensed plumber. Supply line work, pipe repairs, water heater service, sewer line issues, and anything involving the main shutoff valve or connections behind walls requires licensed work to be done safely and correctly, and on Long Island where aging plumbing is common, having a licensed plumber assess the situation is usually the right call.

How quickly can you respond to a plumbing repair call?

Most plumbing repair calls across Long Island are handled same day. For active leaks, sewage backups, or no-hot-water situations in Wantagh, West Hempstead, Deer Park, Huntington, or anywhere we serve, 24/7 emergency service means you are not left managing the situation alone, and Home Comfort Club members receive priority scheduling when call volume is high.

Do you handle both small repairs and larger plumbing problems?

Yes. Universe handles everything from a dripping faucet or a running toilet to sewer line repair, water heater replacement, and full pipe work. No job is too small to address correctly, and no job is too large for a licensed plumber on staff. One call gets you scheduled for whatever the situation requires.

Will I know the cost before any work begins?

Yes. Your plumber diagnoses the problem, explains what they found, and gives you the repair cost before any work begins. You decide whether to proceed, and the price quoted is the price on the invoice with nothing added after the fact.

Can regular maintenance prevent plumbing repairs?

Annual plumbing inspections catch worn components, slow leaks, and early signs of drain or water heater problems before they become failures, and Home Comfort Club members have this inspection scheduled automatically as part of whole-home membership. That preventive catch is the most reliable way to stay ahead of the plumbing repair calls that catch most homeowners by surprise.

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