O&L Home Improvement|5.0 · Google Reviews|Licensed Plumbing & General Contractor · 24/7 Emergency
O&L Home Improvement · Based in East Orange, New Jersey
Plumbing done right.
Clean, permitted, guaranteed.
Licensed plumbing & general contracting for water heaters, boilers, sewer & water service, gas piping and full bathroom remodels across Essex, Hudson & Union County.
Full-service plumbing & remodeling, one trusted team
Every job is performed by our own licensed plumbers and contractors — never subcontracted — with permits pulled and inspections scheduled by us.
Water Heater Installation & Repair
Same-day water heater replacement — tank, tankless, gas and electric. We haul the old unit, pull the permit, and leave hot water running the same visit.
Learn moreGas Boilers
High-efficiency gas boiler installs, replacements and tune-ups for Essex County homes — quiet, warm heat with clean, code-compliant piping.
Learn moreOil Boilers
Oil boiler service, cleanings and swaps — plus full oil-to-gas conversions when you're ready to modernize.
Learn moreHot Water Boilers
Hot water boiler installation and service for radiant and baseboard heat systems — balanced, efficient, and built to last.
Learn moreWater Service Lines
Full water service replacements from the street to your home — copper or PEX, permit-pulled, and coordinated with the town and utility.
Learn moreSewer Service & Repair
Main sewer line repair and replacement across Newark and East Orange — trenchless options where possible, cleanouts installed the right way.
Learn moreSnake & Drain Cleaning
Backed-up sink, tub, or main line? We snake, hydro-jet and camera-inspect to clear it and find the real cause, not just the symptom.
Learn moreBoiler Service & Tune-Ups
Annual boiler service, safety checks, part swaps and no-heat emergency response — for both gas and oil systems.
Learn morePVC & Gas Piping
Clean PVC drain, waste and vent runs plus licensed gas piping for stoves, dryers, generators, and mechanical rooms.
Learn moreFull Bathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom remodels — new tile, tubs, vanities, showers and modern fixtures — managed end-to-end by one licensed team.
Learn more24/7 Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe, no heat, gas smell, or overflowing sewer — a real plumber answers any time, day or night.
Learn moreGeneral Contracting
Kitchen, basement and full-home renovation work — one accountable general contractor coordinating plumbing, carpentry, tile and finishes.
Learn moreBuilt on craft, kept by results.
We're not the cheapest plumber in New Jersey — we're the one your neighbors call back year after year.
Flat-Rate Written Quotes
No hourly meter running. You see the price before we start — and that's the price you pay.
Master-Plumber Led
Every job is supervised by an NJ-licensed plumber and contractor — not day laborers reading a script.
Reliable Scheduling
Appointments arrive on the day promised, with text reminders before and a service report after.
Permits Pulled by Us
We pull the permit, coordinate the town, and stay for the inspection. You never chase anyone.
Excellent Customer Service
Real humans answer the phone. Real owners check in. No call-center runaround, ever.
Clean, Respectful Work
Drop cloths, shoe covers, and we vacuum before we leave. The mess is never yours.
Before & after our work
Old, rusted, leaking basements — turned into clean, code-compliant mechanical rooms. Same house, same day.
Failing 15-year-old tank with rust bleed and mismatched galvanized-to-copper connections.
New high-efficiency water heater, clean copper runs, shutoff and expansion tank — permitted & inspected.
Four simple steps to a fixed home
From the first phone call to a passed inspection — straightforward, transparent, and tailored to your home.
Request Free Estimate
Tell us what's going on in under a minute online, or call us directly.
On-Site Assessment
A licensed plumber walks the property, checks the mechanicals, and identifies the real work needed.
Written Flat-Rate Quote
You receive a clear, written quote with scope, permit, and price — before any work begins.
Work Done · Inspection Passed
We do the install, pull the permit, meet the inspector, and leave the space cleaner than we found it.
Loved by New Jersey homeowners
A 5.0-star average across hundreds of reviews from Essex, Hudson, Union, and Passaic County.
"Our old water heater blew out on a Sunday morning. O&L answered on the first ring and had a new gas unit installed before dinner. Clean work, fair price."
"Full bathroom remodel — new tub, tile, vanity, everything. Their crew showed up every day on time and finished a week ahead of schedule. Looks incredible."
"Main sewer line was collapsing. O&L camera'd the line, showed us exactly what was going on, and replaced it without tearing up the whole yard. Total pros."
"Converted our old oil boiler to a high-efficiency gas system. They handled the town permits, the gas company, and the tank removal. Zero hassle for us."
"Called at 11pm with a burst pipe flooding the basement. They were there in under an hour, shut it down, and had it repaired properly the next morning."
"Snaked our kitchen line and found the real problem — a bad section of PVC no one else caught. Fixed it flat-rate and the sink has been perfect since."
Reliable plumbing is built, not patched.
A quick primer on what actually matters in New Jersey homes — from Newark two-families to modern Essex County builds.
Water heaters have a lifespan
Most tank water heaters last 10–12 years. Rust bleed, popping, or a puddle underneath means it's time — before it fails on a Sunday morning.
Small leaks become big damage
A slow drip under a sink or at a boiler fitting isn't 'later.' It's how ceilings collapse and floors rot. We diagnose the real cause and fix it once.
Permits protect you
Unpermitted plumbing and gas work fails home inspection, voids insurance, and blows up deals at closing. Every water heater, boiler, and bath remodel we do is pulled and inspected.
Copper, PEX, and clean joints
Modern water lines are copper or PEX, sweated and pressure-tested cleanly. We rip out galvanized and mystery fittings across Essex County every week.
Proudly serving Essex County & Northern NJ
Locally based plumbers across Essex, Hudson, Union, and Passaic County — with short drive times and 24/7 emergency response.
Don't see your town? Ask us — we likely cover it.
The jobs we do every week
Whether it's a snake on a clogged sink or a whole-home rework, every job gets the same licensed team and the same flat-rate promise.
Water Heater Swaps
Same-day tank and tankless swaps — 40, 50, and 75 gallon gas and electric, permit pulled and hot water back the same visit.
Full Bathroom Remodels
New tile, tubs, vanities, showers and modern fixtures — one licensed team from demo to final walkthrough.
Gas & Oil Boilers
Boiler installs, service, and full oil-to-gas conversions with tank removal, permits and inspection.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe, sewer backup, no heat, or gas smell — a licensed plumber answers any hour, any day.
Answers from our licensed plumbers
Plain-English answers to what NJ homeowners ask us most. Still curious? Give us a call.
How much does a plumber cost in New Jersey?
Most residential service calls with O&L Home Improvement start around $129 for the diagnostic visit, with typical repairs completing in the $200–$500 range. Larger projects like water heater swaps, boiler installs, sewer lines and bathroom remodels are quoted flat-rate in writing before any work starts.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — for planned projects like water heater and boiler installs, water and sewer service replacements, gas piping, and full bathroom remodels, all estimates are free, no-obligation, and provided in writing.
What NJ areas does O&L Home Improvement serve?
We proudly serve Essex, Hudson, Union, and Passaic County — including East Orange, Newark, Orange, West Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Jersey City, Union, and surrounding communities.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. O&L Home Improvement is a fully licensed New Jersey plumbing and general contractor, and we carry full liability plus workers' comp insurance on every job.
Do you pull permits?
Always, for any work that requires one — water heaters, boilers, gas piping, water and sewer service replacements, and bathroom remodels. Unpermitted plumbing work is unsafe and creates real problems at resale.
How long does a water heater installation take?
Most standard 40- and 50-gallon tank swaps are completed in 3–4 hours the same day. Tankless installs and gas conversions typically finish inside one full day.
Can you install both gas and oil boilers?
Yes — we install and service gas boilers, oil boilers, and hot water boilers, and we handle full oil-to-gas conversions with the tank removal and permits included.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service?
Yes. Burst pipe, no heat, sewer backup, or gas smell — call (973) 391-3697 any time. A real plumber answers, not a call center.
What are the signs I need a new water heater?
Rusty hot water, popping or rumbling sounds, water pooling under the tank, or units over 10–12 years old are all strong signs. We give an honest read on repair vs. replace.
Do you do full bathroom remodels?
Yes — tubs, showers, vanities, tile, flooring, fixtures and all the rough plumbing. One licensed team from demo to final walkthrough.
Can you clear a main sewer line?
Yes. We snake, hydro-jet, and camera-inspect main lines to find the actual blockage — roots, grease, or a collapsed section — and quote the repair transparently.
Do you install gas lines for stoves and generators?
Yes. Licensed gas piping for stoves, dryers, standby generators, and outdoor grills — pressure-tested and permitted.
What makes O&L Home Improvement different?
Locally owned in East Orange, plumbing and general-contracting under one roof, transparent flat-rate pricing, permits pulled by us, and a 5-star review average from Essex County homeowners.
Do you service commercial properties?
Yes — we handle small offices, retail, and multi-family plumbing across Essex and Hudson County alongside our residential customers.
How do I get started?
Call (973) 391-3697 or (973) 757-8640, email dispatch@olhomeimprovement.com, or fill out the free-estimate form. We respond within one business day with a written quote.
Ready for plumbing that just works?
Tell us a little about the job and a licensed plumber will follow up within one business day with a clear, written quote — no high-pressure sales, ever.
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