Years Serving
Wilmington
📍 Northwest Philadelphia — Manayunk to Chestnut Hill
Attention NW Philly Homeowners - No Hot Water? Don't Panic!
We have proven systems to diagnose & repair your gas water heater — Fixed Right, Guaranteed.
Insured, Licensed & Guarantees Results serving Manayunk, Roxborough, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mount Airy & East Falls.
Discover how our master plumbers diagnose the real root cause — not just the obvious symptom — to avoid costly repeat repairs!
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FREE With Every Repair: Water Heater Alarm + Sediment Flush
The alarm catches leaks before damage. The flush extends tank life 3–5 years. $149 Value — Yours FREE.
Est. 1999
Unbeatable Pricing
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Same-Day Service Guarantee
🛡 1-Year Repair Guarantee — If It Breaks Again Within 12 Months, We Come Back Free. Period.
Our Other Services
We Also Offer
Full-service plumbing + restoration. One company handles it all.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no-water emergencies. 24/7.
Drain Cleaning
Camera inspection + hydro jetting. Clear the blockage permanently.
Water Heater Installation
Tank and tankless. Sized to your home’s actual demand.
Gas Leak Detection & Repair
PGW-certified. Same-day pressure testing and utility coordination.
Water Damage Restoration
If your heater leaks and causes damage, we handle both.
Mold Testing & Remediation
Certified inspectors. If water damage led to mold, we remediate.
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Our Story
Many plumbing companies operate on a franchise model or at a nationwide level. As a homeowner, this means you’re often paying a portion of franchise fees, along with the costs of multi-level management.
The advantage of choosing Precision Plus Plumbing is that you’re working with a “true” local, family-owned business. This ensures personalized service and expertise without the extra overhead costs that larger companies pass on to their customers.
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What sets Precision Plus apart is that we’re the only plumbing company with a Licensed Master Plumber on staff full-time, along with a dedicated water damage restoration department. This unique combination allows us to provide a more thorough, comprehensive service — addressing both the cause of the problem and the damage itself.
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Why Precision Plus
Why NW Philly Homeowners Choose Us Over Franchise Plumbers
Many plumbing companies operate as franchises. As a homeowner, you end up paying for their franchise fees, multi-level management, and corporate marketing — on top of the repair.
Precision Plus is different. We’re a local, family-owned business. No franchise overhead. No call center dispatching a random technician. When you call us, you get a master plumber who has worked in NW Philly homes for 25+ years and knows exactly how your housing type affects the repair.
What makes us truly unique: We’re the only plumbing company with a Licensed Master Plumber and a Water Damage Restoration department under one roof. If your water heater leaks and damages your basement, we fix the plumbing AND the damage — one company, one call.
Every gas water heater repair includes a FREE water heater alarm + sediment flush ($149 value) — the two things that prevent your next breakdown before it happens.
Our Work
Our Work in Action Across Northwest Philadelphia
Real jobs completed by our expert technicians — delivering reliable gas water heater repair solutions for local homes.
Neighborhood Expertise
Different Homes. Different Problems.
Real jobs completed by our expert technicians — delivering reliable gas water heater repair solutions for local homes.
Manayunk
19127, 19128
→ Pilot Blowout from Basement Drafts
Hillside row homes create persistent cross-drafts through foundation gaps and party walls. Natural-draft pilots blow out repeatedly, wearing out thermocouples. We fix it — or recommend a power-vent upgrade that eliminates the open pilot entirely.
Roxborough
19128, 19129
→ Shared Flue & Stone Wall Access
Stone twins with shared chimney flues that corrode from condensation. We check every flue for proper draft before completing a repair and flag deteriorated shared chimneys to both homeowners.
Chestnut Hill
19118
→ Gas Pressure & Oversized Demand
Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and long pipe runs overwhelm standard tanks. We test gas pressure at the unit to rule out supply issues before recommending a repair or upsized replacement.
Germantown
19144, 19138
→ Aging Piping & Multi-Unit Conversions
Corroded black iron fittings, multi-unit risers from a single supply, and gas valves starved by upstream restrictions. We check whether each unit is properly isolated with its own shutoff — a frequently missing code requirement.
Mount Airy
19119, 19150
→ Sediment Buildup from Hard Water
Higher mineral content accelerates tank sediment. We flush tanks and inspect anode rods on every repair — a $15 part replacement that extends tank life 3–5 years.
East Falls
19129
→ Moisture Corrosion on Gas Connections
Low elevation along the Schuylkill means higher basement moisture and faster corrosion on flex connectors and fittings. Every East Falls repair includes a gas connection integrity check.
Our Process
From Emergency Call to Hot Water Restored.
Six steps. One visit. No second-guessing.
1
You Call — We Dispatch Same Day
Call (484) 436-4190. Describe the issue. We dispatch a master plumber with the parts most likely needed for your housing type.
2
Property-Specific Diagnostic
We adapt to your housing type — checking draft in row homes, gas pressure in larger homes, and CO levels everywhere. No cookie-cutter diagnosis.
3
Upfront Written Estimate
Clear explanation of what's wrong and a written price before work begins. We tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense — with real numbers.
4
Code-Compliant Repair
Thermocouples, gas valves, burner assemblies, anode rods, T&P valves, igniters — common parts on every truck. Repairs meet Philadelphia code.
5
Full Safety Verification
Gas connection integrity, flue draft, CO levels, water temperature, and T&P valve operation. No unit leaves our hands without a complete safety check.
6
Cleanup & Your Sign-Off
We clean up completely. You sign off when you're satisfied. Every repair backed by our warranty on parts and labor.
25+
Meet Your Plumber
Derrick Jackson
Founder & Master Plumber • Since 1999
When you hire Precision Plus, you’re benefiting from a proven local business that knows your home, is familiar with older plumbing, and will educate you on what caused your problem — while discussing how to prevent it from happening again.
"You can't lose with us. Guarantee." — Derrick
Discover Why Precision Plus Should Be Your 1st Choice for Water Heater Repair.
Local Clients Prefer Our Local Team
Family-Owned & Operated
No franchise fees passed on to you. Personalized service.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
PA licensed master plumber. Total peace of mind.
Reliable & Responsive
We show up when we say we will. On-time or we pay you.
Local Knowledge
We know NW Philly homes, plumbing, and building patterns.
Full-Service + Restoration
Plumbing repair AND water damage cleanup under one roof.
No Sales Pressure
Written estimate. You decide. No guilt trips. Ever.
Our Promise
The Precision Code of Ethics
We Show Up On Time
We give you a real arrival window — and we hit it. If we’re late, we pay you. That’s not marketing. It’s how we operate.
You See the Price First
Written estimate before we touch a wrench. If you say no, you owe nothing beyond the $49 diagnostic. No guilt trips. No pressure.
Not Happy? Don't Pay.
If the repair doesn’t meet your expectations, tell us before we leave. We make it right — or you don’t owe a dime for the work.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover how our master plumbers diagnose the real root cause — not just the obvious symptom — to avoid costly repeat repairs!
My gas water heater stopped producing hot water. How fast can you get to Northwest Philadelphia?
Same-day for all no-hot-water emergencies across Northwest Philadelphia — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call (484) 436-4190 and describe the issue. We prioritize no-hot-water calls and dispatch a master plumber with the parts most likely needed for your housing type.
My pilot light keeps going out in my Manayunk row home. Is it the water heater or something else?
In Manayunk row homes, persistent pilot failure is more often caused by basement drafts than by a faulty water heater. Hillside construction, poorly sealed party walls, and foundation gaps create airflow that blows out natural-draft pilots. We diagnose whether the problem is the thermocouple, the draft, or both — and if draft is the root cause, we recommend a power-vent or direct-vent upgrade that eliminates the open pilot.
My water heater is making loud popping or rumbling noises. Is it dangerous?
Not immediately dangerous, but it signals sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank. The noise comes from water trapped beneath mineral deposits being heated by the burner. Left unaddressed, sediment reduces efficiency, extends recovery time, and accelerates tank corrosion. We flush the tank and inspect the anode rod — often resolving the issue in a single visit.
Should I repair my gas water heater or replace it?
We never push replacement when a repair will solve the problem. And we never patch a failing tank that should be replaced. General guideline: if your water heater is under 8 years old and the repair cost is reasonable, repair makes sense. If it’s 10+ years old, leaking from the tank itself, or requires a repair that costs more than 50% of a new unit, replacement is usually the better investment. We present both options with real numbers specific to your home.
Can a gas water heater issue cause PGW to shut off my gas?
Yes. If a gas leak is detected at the water heater’s supply connection, gas valve, or flex connector, PGW may shut off gas to the entire property. If that happens, Precision Plus handles the complete restoration: water heater repair, gas line repair if needed, pressure testing, and PGW coordination. See our Northwest Philadelphia PGW gas leak repair page for the full process.
What Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods do you serve?
Manayunk, Roxborough, Chestnut Hill, Germantown (East, West, Southwest), Mount Airy (East and West), East Falls, West Oak Lane, Wissahickon, and surrounding areas. Zip codes: 19128, 19127, 19129, 19118, 19119, 19150, 19138, 19144.
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