Pipe Works Services, Inc. serving Somerset County, NJ

Dominic and Bob were general contractors for a new home in Bernardsville, NJ. They were working on renovating the attic when they decided cellulose would be the best option for insulation besides the already-there spray foam insulation. They decided to call Pipe Works Services to do the job! 

One of our senior technicians explained the benefits of our Tru-Soft cellulose insulation - which can be installed over the spray foam insulation that was in the home already! Our crew, Gio, Malik and Steven, went in to install the insulation, and in no time the home was on its way to getting finished!

Pipe Works services technician Zach was dispatched to a call in Hillsborough, NJ. He is very familiar with the area since he lives in that town and from a customer referral was sent to diagnose a problem on an existing air conditioning unit. The customer stated that the system was leaking water during a couple hot days.

Zach found the system to be very low on refrigerant, which was causing the evaporator coil to freeze. The frozen coil was producing water and spilling on the floor. Due to the age of the system being 20 year old, Pipe Works Services removed and recycled the customer's old equipment and installed a new 90,000 BTU Armstrong 2-Stage Variable Speed Furnace, 3 Ton Armstrong Condensing Unit, Armstrong Coil with ComfortSync Thermostat.

Now there is no more leakage!

Along time customer called Pipe Works Services and stated her garbage disposal was not working. The customer stated it was making a weird noise and smoke came out of it. Our technician Pedro determined it needed a complete inline waste grinding system renovation

A customer in Far Hills, NJ called Pipe Works Services about her furnace not working correctly. She previously called about the furnace being a bit noisy which we had fixed prior. Our Service Manager Mike T was out to diagnose what exactly was going on. Upon arrival, the motor wasn't working correctly and the unit was not blowing any air whatsoever. Mike continued to diagnose what exactly was the issue. He came to the conclusion that the inducer motor, which moves gases and air out of the furnace and up through the chimney, needed to be replaced. Mike T installed a new draft inducer motor and the furnace was as good as new!

A new customer who works near Pipe Works Services requested us to diagnose an air conditioning unit taking awhile to turn on. Pipe Works Services technician Zack diagnosed that there was a faulty in the capacitor motor. Zach replaced the capacitor and the fan began to run smoothly. A faulty capacitor can cause a bad winding that intermittently causes the motor to seize. Zach recommended that the motor be changed as well due to the capacitor being formally damaged. Zach replaced the motor and also suggested to the customer that a Service agreement with Pipe Works Services that included 2 visits for Spring and Fall for the units to be maintained would dramatically improve the life span of his HVAC system. The customer signed up and we performed both services as well!

A new customer from Bridgewater, NJ called into Pipe Works Services with a clogged drain only accessible on the roof. Pipe Works Services technician Pablo was dispatched and needed a ladder to be able to get to the roof so their was a possible hydro scouring situation needed. Pablo found that the current roof drain was completely backed up with debris. It's  a 2" roof drain from the diameter of the pipe coming up in the roof. This is not normal for roof drains usually they are between 3 to 4" pipe. Pablo offered options to redo roof drains. Upon attempt to clear drain Pablo managed to clear the drain since it was only blocked at the inlet of drain. Once cleared Pablo ran water for 10 minutes no signs of back up and heard water draining.

A new customer in Somerset, NJ who found Pipe Works Services on our website called in about having issues with insulation. He requested a home energy audit because he wanted to figure out why some of his bills were high and why it seemed hot and cold air was reaching the HVAC system and was causing temperature problems. Pipe Works Services remedied the situation by air sealing and insulating around the fireplace inside bump-out of his house They built an air-tight insulated compartment inside framed aluminum of the bump-out by removing a section of aluminum siding and cutting into ply wood and chimney. they then insulated inside the chimney box with a combination of Thermax fire rated foam board and fire rated foam/caulk then patched in ply wood and reinstalling the siding. 

Pipe Works Services received a call from a customer in Bridgewater, NJ about an insulation problem they were having. They needed insulation removed from various locations in their attic. Pipe Works technicians Gio and Malik removed the floorboard, and removed and vacuumed remaining insulation and debris in the attic. They also added additional spray foam to touch up some areas and removed spray foam insulation within 3 inches of the chimney.

Our technician Mario was dispatched to a home in Bedminster, New Jersey on an emergency appointment. Mario replaced the owner's supplied kitchen faucet and replaced four emergency shut offs under the kitchen sink. Two for the kitchen faucet, one for the ice maker, and one for the dishwasher. 

Pipe Works technicians, Chris and Josh supplied and installed duct work on the roof of the customers commercial building in Bound Brook, New Jersey. They sealed the ducts for air leaks after replacing the duct work on the lower roof. Keeping the ducts free of leaks will save the customer money and there will be less stress on the system. 

Pipe Works Services, Inc. will move Condensers out of the way of the retaining walls that are being rebuilt. Once the retaining walls are rebuilt, Pipe Works Services, Inc. will return Condensers to original locations and re-install; Connect to existing electrical and refrigerant lines. Reusing the same equipment. Pipe Works Services, Inc. will perform nitrogen and evacuation tests and install a Filter Line Dryer on Each unit. Additional refrigerant, if needed, is not included. Additional charges will apply if needed. Pipe Works Services, Inc. does not guarantee the operation of the existing equipment and existing refrigerant lines, and as such, will not be responsible, nor be held liable for any issues arising from the work performed. Pipe Works Services Inc. will supply and install additional refrigerant to the units being moved and re-installed

Attic Insulation -Remove and dispose of the existing fiberglass batt insulation in the attic floor and kneewall areas. -Vacuum the attic floor to remove all debris and mice droppings -Seal off all gable, soffit and ridge vents using batts and 2 part spray foam. -closed cell spray foam on the underside of the roof deck and gable walls. -Apply 1 coat of foam sealant to all foam sprayed. -Disconnect and reconnect duct work as needed to access the attic space. Pipe Works Services will cover and protect all areas where work is being performed. .  

The customer in Gladstone, NJ was experiencing a backed up sewer drain from a clog between the front of the home to the street.. We accessed from  the clean out inside the home. Our technician hydro-jetted the line and solve the problem.

One 20KW Kohler Generator Single Phase Natural Gas - 20RESCL with a 200 AMP Automatic Transfer Switch. Installed in Manville, New Jersey.

Pipe Works Services Inc will contact the Gas Company to conduct a residential gas load data inquiry on the home to ensure adequate gas pressure and supply for the proposed new installation of a 20KW Kohler home stand-by generator. Note that this process can take anywhere from one to four weeks. Also note that Pipe Works Services Inc. has no control over the processing time, but will file all documents in a timely fashion.

Pipe Works Services Inc. will require a copy of your property survey in order to file all required permits. The cost of the permits is included in the estimate. The Generator will be installed on the outside of the home in accordance with the local authority codes (set backs).

Pipe Works Services Inc. will adapt to your existing gas line and install a designated gas line with an emergency shut off to the newly installed Kohler Generator on the outside.

Pipe Works Services Inc. will pressurize the newly installed gas line with approximately 15psi of air and place an air test gauge on the line until after inspections. We will return to remove the air test after the inspection and connect the line to the newly installed Kohler Generator. The cost of the return visit is included in the estimate.

Pipe Works Services Inc. will adapt to your existing Electrical Panel and install an Automatic Transfer Switch and all required wiring.

Pipe Works Services Inc. will cut off a section of the main sewer line in Franklin Park, NJ. Pipe Works Services Inc. will hydro-jet the main sewer line from that point, to the house and to the street. Pipe Works Services Inc. will then install a Perma Lining in the main sewer line from the cut section to the house and then to the street. Pipe Works Services Inc. will install a new clean out at the cut section and repair the line. Pipe Works Services Inc. will back fill the trench. Estimate is based on soil material not having big stones or shale. Additional charges may apply if the soil is found to contain either of these. Pipe Works Services Inc. is not responsible for damage to underground utilities or irrigation systems during excavation. Repairs are to be made by others at no cost to Pipe Works Services Inc. At no time, at an excavation site, is topsoil included on any job performed by Pipe Works Services Inc. If topsoil is requested or needed, it will be charged to the applicable customer or contractor according to utilized time and materials needed. We are not responsible for any lawn re-growth and/or shrub re-growth on a property where we have performed work. Any restoration needed after, is also not the responsibility of Pipe Works Services Inc. We specialize in underground utility replacement, and understand that the nature of our service will at times require contact with our customer’s landscaping company. Due to varying soil conditions, we can only restore the property to the best of our abilities at the completion of the job. Pipe Works Services Inc. will saw cut the floor in the hallway to access the sewer line servicing the kitchen. Pipe Works Services Inc. will cut off approximately 10’ of that line and remove completely. Please note that if the remaining sewer line is deteriorated and needs replacing, additional charges will apply. Also, please note that, Pipe Works Services Inc. is not responsible for the condition of the existing remaining sewer line and as such will not be held liable or responsible for any unforeseen issues. Pipe Works Services Inc. will adapt to the existing remaining sewer line and replace the cut section with PVC pipe.  

Our technicians were called out to a home in Raritan, NJ for a leaking hot water heater. After running a diagnostic they installed a new Rheem hot water heater.

Pipe Works Services, Inc will excavate the flooring to accept the new sewer “y” and allow for the sewer to be cleaned and perm-lined from the basement. 

Pipe Works Services Inc will Hydro Jet the entire line from the basement area at the front of the building to the city main to clear the line of any scale or build up. 

Pipe Works Services Inc will then Picote the line to prepare for the liner to be installed. Picote Grinding Chains are multi-use tools which are extremely effective at removing large build-ups of scale and more.

Pipe Works Services Inc will then install a 4-5" scrim liner from the front basement area clean out to the city main. Trench less Pipe lining Systems Made In The USA Perma-Liner.

Our technician was called out to a home in NUtley, New Jersey to perform an HVAC Install.
Pipe Works Services Inc. will install the following equipment in the master bedroom on the second floor:

MUY-GL9NA / MSY-GL09NA

Pipe Works Services Inc. will connect to existing electrical services, provided the gauge of the existing wire is sufficient for the new installation.

Install 'SuperKneeWall' upgrade by bolting 1" Thermax fire rated insulated foam board to rafters then air sealing all seams with one part spray foam in both knee walls off master bedroom and attic above sun room. Entry to the knee wall is through a blank vent cover. All open access ponts will be closed off with 1/2" sheetrock tape and one coat of spackle.

Install 'SuperKneeWall' by cutting access in sheetrock wall in guest room closet at front of house over entry way then bolting 1" Thermax fire rated foam board insulation to rafters and air sealing all seams. Access will be closed up with 1/2" sheetrock taped and one coat of spackle. 

Remove and dispose of existing fiberglass insulation in attic.
Air Seal and Insulate 'traditional' attic by closing all accessible penetrations and top plates using expanding polyurethane foam and then blowing in approximately 14" R49 TruSoft cellulose including plywood retention dams around attic hatch.

Install 'SuperKneeWall' upgrade by bolting 1" Thermax fire rated insulated foam board to rafters then air sealing all seams with one part spray foam in both knee walls off master bedroom and attic above sun room. Entry to the knee wall is through a blank vent cover. All open access ponts will be closed off with 1/2" sheetrock tape and one coat of spackle. Paint is not included.

Install 'SuperKneeWall' by cutting access in sheetrock wall in guest room closet at front of house over entry way then bolting 1" Thermax fire rated foam board insulation to rafters and air sealing all seams. Access will be closed up with 1/2" sheetrock taped and one coat of spackle. Paint is not included.

Remove and dispose of existing fiberglass insulation in attic.
Air Seal and Insulate 'traditional' attic by closing all accessible penetrations and top plates using expanding polyurethane foam and then blowing in approximately 14" R49 TruSoft cellulose including plywood retention dams around attic hatch.

Install dense-packed TruSoft cellulose in ceiling cavity from ridge vent. If new ridge cap is needed it will match as close to current roof color as possible but may not be exact. Touch up paint is not included.  
Break open section of cinder block to access crawl space. Remove and dispose of fiberglass insulation from under floor.
Upgrade crawlspace
Crawl encapsulation with 2'' Silverglo bolted and air sealed to side walls drainage matting over floor covered by TerraBlock insulation on floor and sealed with Clean Space liner.
Reduce heat loss and infiltration of cold air by sealing and insulating the Rim Joist area with approximately 2" closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation.
Remove two asbestos siding tiles drill into sheathing of two wall cavities on left side of house where side door was closed off and dense pack with TruSoft cellulose then plug holes and replace tiles.

Remove approximately 3' section of sheet rock at top of stairs in hallway to access roof behind metal duct work. Apply approximately 3" closed cell spray foam to underside of roof between roof and duct work. Patch in sheet rock including one coat of spackle. 

Install approximately 2" closed cell spray foam over two metal trunk lines in attic and exposed metal trunk lines on roof top related to the HVAC that supplies the bar area of the restaurant. Air seal 7 supply connections and one return with a combination of one part foam and closed cell spray foam.

Remove and dispose of fiberglass insulation and debris from crawl space. 
Reduce heat loss and infiltration of cold air by sealing and insulating the Rim Joist area with approximately 2-3" of closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation.
CleanSpace Crawl encapsulation with 2'' Silverglo bolted and air sealed to cinder block side walls, CleanSpace drainage matting installed over dirt floor, 1" TerraBlock foam matting over top of drainage matting then entire floor sealed with CleanSpace liner and partially up side walls.

Install six TiteShell recessed light fixture cover over top of can light and seal with polyurethane foam around edge and any holes made for electrical wires. Construct and install Structural Air-tight Cover over Sloped Stair Ceiling. Air Seal and Insulate 'traditional' attic assembly by closing all accessible penetrations and top plates using expanding polyurethane foam and then blowing in approximately 17" TruSoft cellulose insulation baffles will be installed in all open soffits. Metal flashing will be installed around two chimneys and sealed with fire rated caulk. Remove and dispose of existing fiberglass in section of attic over master bedroom. Air seal all penetrations with one part foam and install approximately 17" TruSoft cellulose insulation in entire attic with the exception of the section over the garage which we will go back and complete once the homeowner has the old AC unit removed

Install 'SuperKneeWall' upgrade which provides Thermax fire rated foam board and radiant barrier thermal and air sealing boundary along roof line in knee wall area where HVAC is located.

Remove and dispose of existing insulation in attic
-Air Seal and Insulate 'traditional' attic by closing all accessible penetrations and top plates using expanding polyurethane foam and then blowing in approximately 14" TruSoft cellulose.

Attic Insulation

-Remove and dispose of the existing fiberglass batt insulation in the attic floor and kneewall areas.

-Vacuum the attic floor to remove all debris and mice droppings

-Seal off all gable, soffit and ridge vents using batts and 2 part spray foam.

-Install 3 inches of Lapolla 4G closed cell spray foam on the underside of the roof deck and gable walls.

-Apply 1 coat of Lapolla Firelok foam sealant to all foam sprayed.

-Disconnect and reconnect duct work as needed to access the attic space.

Pipe Works Services will cover and protect all areas where work is being performed.

Pipe Works Services requires that all occupants remain out of the home for a period of 24hrs after the foam is being sprayed.

Crawlspace Insulation 

-Remove and dispose of the existing fiberglass batt insulation in the ceiling of the crawlspace.

-Clean and clear all debris from the crawl space.

-Seal off all crawl space vents with 2 inch silver glo foam board insulation.

-Install Terrablock foam board insulation on the crawl space floor.

-Install a 20 mil plastic vapor barrier over the Terrablock insulation.

-Install 3 inches of Lapolla 4G closed cell spray foam on all exterior walls and rim joist in the crawl space.

Pipe Works Services requires that all occupants remain out of the home for a period of 24hrs after the foam is being sprayed.

Install a spring air tight cap that open and closes when you don’t have a fire burning to prevent air leakage. Includes stainless steel cable and mounting bracket.

Customer in Neshanic Station has an AC UNit that is not cooling properly. Our technician went out to run a PSA test on the unit and freon was injected. 

Upon arrival the technician found relief valve for water heater was leaking. He checked house pressure at laundry tub and found it just under 120 psi. He then explained that the prv on the main needs to be replaced and a new expansion tank needs to be installed at the water heater.

The customer has an Armstrong System and needed us to inspect the condensate line. Our technician inspected filter, check systems refrigeration levels, electrical components, and measured the proper subcooling values based on ambient temp. 

Our electrician went to customers home to give an estimate to upgrade their Electrical Panel. The 3” pvc underground seems to run all the way to the transformer and current wiring.  The customer needs to upgrade to 350kcmil for 320/400amp. There is a septic line running between meter and pad.
The customer will need to move solar switching, redo wiring to transfer switch, and solar disconnects to upgrade to 400amp service.

Our technician arrived onsite to replace the customer supplied kitchen faucet and both shut off valves under the sink. The tech looked at what the customer had discussed for pricing options with customer and Platinum option was picked. He shut off the water to house and removed the faucet, soap dispenser and side sprayer. The tech removed straight stops and installed new 1/4 turn ones. He installed a new customer supplied kitchen faucet with pull down head, soap dispenser and hole cover. The tech turned the water on to the house and tested for leaks at stops, and none found at this time. Then he turned on stops and bled air from system to test for leaks, tested ok. He put soap in dispenser and pumped air out of line.

Our technician finalized the digging and removed the section of pipe that is damaged.  After the video inspection of the line going upstream and downstream it was clear that the line is rotted out.  Mr. Jallad, the on site supervisor, had us camera other lines to determine what can be done for either replacement or lining. The customer then stated that they still wanted to hydro jet the 180 feet of 4 inch cast iron and see the results. The video inspection of the line going downstream before hydro jetting. He noticed that the line was in bad shape.  
Mr. Jallad, did not want us to back fill or cement the excavated area. Instead he wanted to do more video inspecting and jetting if possible.

The technician arrived at the customers house for a $99 drain cleaning. The customer had a toilet clogged he used a toilet auger to clear the blockage after 3 times. The customer said the same toilet backs up frequently and advised him that the toilet has a weak flush and to purchase a new toilet next time this happens.  The toilet is now flushing properly.

The customer was experiencing loss of heat and air conditioning in the bedroom over their garage. Our technicians insulated the garage ceiling and buffered garage wall with Trusoft cellulose Insulation. They drilled holes and filled each cavity in the garage ceiling and buffered walls to access the void. After the insulation was blown in our technicians plugged the holes and spackled to complete the job.

We received a call from a customer that said his toilet has been making an unknown noise for the past couple of days. We sent out a technician and he replaced a bad fill valve unit to get it back in service. The tech gave the customer options for the replacement and the change was performed on that visit. The toilet is now functioning properly and not making any noise.

Our technicians were called out to a Pizzeria in Bernardsville, New Jersey for a clogged drain that had over flowed. Upon arrival the restaurant was flooded with grease and sewer water. The customer only wanted to camera the line at the time due to the fact he had 2 plumbers out to snake the line and failed. After explaining to the store owner that the jetting would be the way to go, we were able to clear the line which had lots of grease built up in it. The tech was only able to go approximately 20 feet with the camera due to a t-connection in the sewer line which blocked it from going further. Our technicians used a high power hydro jetting machine to flush out the debris and grease from the trap. The line is now clog free and operating properly.

A customer called into our office complaining of a leak before the main shut off valve. The water company had to come and shut the street valve down to stop the water flow. The customer furnished and we installed a new whole house regulator and secondary isolation valve. The technician tested and checked for leaks before leaving the customer's home.

We received a call from a customer who was experiencing a lot of clogs and slow drains in the home. Our drain specialist arrived on site to perform a high-pressure water jetting on the main sewer line. He began by camera inspecting the main sewer line. The tech then hydro jetted the line multiple times in order to clean the pipe to the best of his abilities. After high-pressure water jetting the line he then flushed out the entire system. The technician inserted the camera again to inspect the cleanliness of the line and ensure proper flow. He tried to remove the tree roots and noted a clean-out is highly recommended. The clean out was recommended just in case any future back ups occur there is access to snake it from outside instead of removing the toilet bowl.