Staten Island is New York City's most suburban borough, made up largely of one- and two-family homes, semi-attached houses and townhouses, with miles of shoreline along its East and South Shores. LA New York Pump services the pumps that protect these homes from water and keep them warm, along with the pumps in local businesses and apartment buildings.
Our approach is the same on every call: we inspect, discover and fix, and we explain what we find in plain language before any work starts.
Flood Zones on the East and South Shores
Superstorm Sandy hit Staten Island hard, especially Midland Beach, New Dorp Beach, Oakwood Beach, Great Kills and Tottenville. Many homes were rebuilt, raised or sold afterward, but low-lying neighborhoods near the water still face storm surge, high groundwater and runoff from heavy rain. In these areas a sump pump is a home's first line of defense, and we generally recommend:
- A primary pump sized for the pit and the water it collects
- A battery backup pump for power outages during storms
- A high-water alarm you can hear, or one that alerts your phone
- A working check valve and a discharge line routed away from the foundation
- Pump controls and outlets mounted as high as practical
Below-Grade Garages and Basements
Much of Staten Island was built out in the decades after the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened, and many homes from that era, especially high ranches and townhouses, have garages or basements set below street level. Driveways that pitch toward the house collect rainwater at a trench drain, and finished basements often include a bathroom or laundry room. When those fixtures sit below the sewer line, a sewage ejector pump lifts the waste out, and a stuck float or failed check valve quickly becomes an emergency.
Heating Pumps and Expansion Tanks
Hot water boilers are common in Staten Island homes, and two-family houses often have a separate heating zone for each unit. When a circulator seizes or an expansion tank fails, you may notice cold radiators, a boiler that runs without heating the house, or a relief valve that drips. We repair and replace heating circulator pumps and service expansion tanks. Our guide to preparing your pumps for a New York winter covers what to check before the cold sets in.
Tip: After any major storm, check that your sump pump's discharge line is clear and that water is draining away from the house. A blocked or frozen discharge line can make even a healthy pump useless.
Apartment Complexes, Condos and Businesses
We also work with property managers, supers and HOA boards at apartment buildings, garden-apartment complexes and townhouse and condo communities, as well as facility staff at retail centers, offices, schools and warehouses, including the light-industrial areas along the West Shore. Typical calls include booster pumps, sewage ejectors, shared sump pumps, HVAC pumps and air compressors, handled on call or through a preventive maintenance schedule. See how we work with property managers.
From St. George and West Brighton to Great Kills and Tottenville, call LA New York Pump at (631) 565-9577 for service or an assessment. We are available 24/7 for flooded basements, sewage backups and heating failures on Staten Island.
Towns and neighborhoods we serve in Staten Island
- St. George
- Tompkinsville
- Stapleton
- West Brighton
- Port Richmond
- Mariners Harbor
- Westerleigh
- Todt Hill
- Dongan Hills
- Grant City
- South Beach
- Midland Beach
- New Dorp
- Oakwood
- Great Kills
- Eltingville
- Annadale
- Huguenot
- Tottenville
