Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Plumbing & Heating Services in New York City
Founded in 1914, Fred Smith Plumbing & Heating has established itself as New York City's premier plumbing and heating solutions provider. With over a century of combined experience, our team of 120 trained professionals delivers high-quality, fairly priced services tailored to residential buildings, institutions, and private schools. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our immediate response times, as we operate directly from Manhattan, ensuring rapid service delivery. We specialize in resolving complex plumbing and heating challenges, from system leaks and pressure issues to high-pressure steam and HVAC maintenance.Our expertise extends to compliance with FDNY and EPA standards, including lead-safe practices and fire suppression system maintenance. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and employing a team with an average tenure of 10 years, we maintain the trust of NYC's finest buildings. Our approach combines technical proficiency with a dedication to minimizing disruption, ensuring every job is completed efficiently and neatly.
Services
Plumbing
Heating
High Pressure Steam
HVAC
Fire Suppression
Roof Tank Cleaning
Pump Repair
Drain Cleaning
Water Purification
Private Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in NYC plumbing and heating systems.
- Our team includes EPA-certified professionals for lead-safe renovations.
- We provide 24/7 emergency services across Manhattan.
- Our technicians average 10+ years of hands-on experience.
- We hold FDNY S-12 and S-13 Certificates of Fitness for fire suppression systems.
Associations and certifications
- EPA
- FDNY
- NFPA 25
What people say
Friendly, efficient
Extraordinary service
Immediately responded
Cleans up after jobs
Expert problem-solving
Services
Plumbing
Fred Smith Plumbing specializes in diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing systems in NYC's aging infrastructure. Our expertise includes leak detection, water pressure issues, valve replacements, and code-compliant installations. With specialized tools and experienced technicians, we address hidden system challenges in residential and commercial buildings.
Heating
Our heating services focus on NYC's unique steam-based systems, including leak repairs, pressure regulation, and noise reduction. We maintain and upgrade systems to ensure even heating distribution while complying with city regulations for safety and efficiency.
Fire Suppression
Fred Smith provides FDNY-certified fire suppression system maintenance, including inspections, pump testing, and component replacements. Our team ensures compliance with NFPA 25 standards through comprehensive system evaluations and documentation.
HVAC
We maintain complex HVAC systems in NYC buildings, addressing piping leaks, condensate backups, and duct cleaning. Our technicians handle year-round temperature control systems, ensuring efficient operation while preventing corrosion-related failures.
Roof Tank Cleaning
Our certified team performs compliance cleaning and inspections of NYC rooftop water tanks. We ensure safe drinking water standards while addressing sediment buildup and structural integrity concerns in aging storage systems.
People
Philip Kraus
CEO
Fourth-generation plumbing expert with 26 years on a Manhattan building board, combining operational leadership with deep understanding of high-end residential needs.
Spencer Kraus
Supervisor
Fourth-generation NYC plumber managing field operations, leveraging family expertise to maintain Fred Smith's legacy of technical excellence and customer service.
Questions
What areas of NYC do you service?
We provide plumbing and heating services throughout Manhattan, with rapid response times due to our central location.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team holds EPA certifications for lead-safe practices and FDNY S-12/S-13 certifications for fire suppression systems.
Do you handle emergency repairs?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services for plumbing, heating, and HVAC issues across Manhattan.
How do you handle complex system issues?
Our experienced technicians use specialized diagnostic tools and proprietary methods to resolve hidden plumbing and heating challenges efficiently.
What makes Fred Smith different?
With 100+ years of NYC-specific expertise and an average technician tenure of 10 years, we combine generational knowledge with modern solutions.
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