A job like this
A leaking kitchen sink and faucet repaired
The sink, faucet, drainage and leaking connections were repaired, then repeatedly water-tested.
Plumbing, leaks and water
NYC Brownstone checks plumbing and water systems in single-family brownstones and townhouses across New York City. Monthly maintenance covers visible leaks, drains, filters, hoses and outdoor lines, while NYC Brownstone General Contracting handles repairs, fixtures and whole-house filtration.
Visible plumbing, foundations, appliance hoses and drains are checked for trouble before a failure. Outdoor water is turned on in spring, then shut off and blown out before freezing weather. Our technicians have experience with Dornbracht, Waterworks and Rohl fixtures.
On an agreement, leak checks, drain cleaning, filter changes, hose inspections and required backflow work follow the house checklist. NYC Brownstone General Contracting repairs pipes, valves, fixtures and connections, then tests the work.
What we do
Carried out by NYC Brownstone General Contracting, our separately insured affiliate. Everything else is NYC Brownstone.
- Leak checks
- Visible leak checks cover sinks, exposed plumbing and the foundation each month.
- Drain cleaning
- Sink, tub and shower drains are cleared on schedule, before they slow down.
- Plumbing repairs: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate finds and repairs leaking pipes, valves and connections.
- Sinks, faucets and fixtures: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate repairs or replaces fixtures, then water-tests the work.
- Whole-house water filtration: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate installs whole-house water filters.
- Water filter changes
- House, refrigerator and icemaker filters are changed on schedule.
- Outdoor water lines
- Lines are turned on in April, then shut off and blown out in November.
- Appliance hoses
- Washer, dishwasher and icemaker hoses are inspected before they fail.
- Backflow device testing and filing
- Annual backflow prevention device tests and filings are kept current.
Questions
Further reading
What does the maintenance agreement cover?
A maintenance agreement covers every item on the property-specific checklist, normally during one visit each month. The checklist is written after a walkthrough and may include HVAC and boiler maintenance, filters, bathrooms, sinks, visible plumbing, gutters and drains, roof debris, lighting, pest prevention and entryways. Larger repairs, projects, specialty work, parts and materials are quoted separately.
Do your technicians have experience with the brands in my home?
Yes. Our technicians have experience with Dornbracht, Waterworks and Rohl kitchen and bath fixtures, and Lochinvar boilers and water heaters.
NYC Brownstone maintains these fixtures and systems. NYC Brownstone General Contracting, our separately insured affiliate, repairs and replaces them.
Do you handle DOB permits and filings?
Yes, when a project requires them. Our affiliate, NYC Brownstone General Contracting, coordinates the permit, inspection and filing process with the appropriate professionals. City inspections and filings for backflow devices, sprinkler systems and boilers can also be included in a maintenance agreement.
What is the warranty on parts and labor?
Coverage depends on the equipment, manufacturer, part and scope of work. Before a job is approved, we explain the applicable parts and labor coverage for that work.
Request a walkthrough of your house
We walk through the house with you and look at its condition and its systems. The office then writes the checklist and the agreement, priced from what the walkthrough found.
- A checklist written for your house
- No long-term contract