Ran new rough-in plumbing for a full bathroom renovation, working supply and drain lines through the exposed basement ceiling joists and setting a new drain stub-out in the gutted subfloor above. Worked from the project's layout plan to place everything for the new fixtures.

Diagnosed a hard-to-find gas leak on the flex line to a tankless water heater, after the gas utility had shut the line off and two other companies weren't able to locate it. Used a gas sniffer to trace the leak through the line in the crawlspace and ran a pressure test to confirm the fix held before disconnecting and reconnecting the fitting.

Completed the water service connection at the curb stop once the line had been marked out, tying the new fittings into the exterior supply run.

Replaced the main shut-off valve in the garage and the cartridge in a shower valve on the same visit. Opened the tile around the shower valve to swap in a new cartridge and reset the trim, and rebuilt the main shut-off in the utility area. Tested the work by briefly turning the water back on before the water company's own shutoff was restored.

Replaced a failed toilet flange and bolts after the toilet had started shifting on the floor. Reset the toilet on a fresh flange so it sits solid again, addressing the rusted supply line at the same time.

Replaced the gas control valve and thermocouple assembly on a gas water heater, working through the wiring and gas connections at the base of the tank to get the new assembly properly seated and connected.

Tracked down a tub faucet that wasn't delivering any hot water to the mixing valve behind the wall. Cut an access opening in the tile to reach the valve and make the repair, then reset the trim plate.

Diagnosed a lower-level toilet pump that stopped working after a power outage. Found no power reaching the pump or its outlet, reset several tripped GFCI outlets in the area, and confirmed all the home's breakers were on — but the pump still had no power, pointing to a wiring issue rather than the pump itself. Recommended an electrician trace the circuit before any further plumbing work, since replacing the pump won't help if it isn't getting power. If the pump is still bad once that's resolved, it's a straightforward swap for a new Zoeller sewage pump.

Installed three new 3/8" PEX-to-threaded shut-off valves for a kitchen faucet and dishwasher connection, bringing a new dishwasher installation up to code. While on site, also addressed the gas line for a newly installed stove, recessing it to sit correctly behind the appliance.

Replaced a failed basket strainer on a double kitchen sink — the left-side strainer had started leaking underneath the cabinet. Measured up the new strainer, swapped it in, and rebuilt the drain connection beneath it.

Repaired a kitchen sink drain that had backed up, rebuilding the P-trap and drain assembly under the cabinet within the specific time window the customer needed.

Tracked down a sink issue to a leaking fitting behind the wall rather than a simple clog. Opened the wall to get access, then resealed the fitting and confirmed the connection was holding before closing things back up.

Replaced a dishwasher drain line and stop valve after the dishwasher started throwing an error code and backing up at the drain. Traced the issue back to the sink's drain plumbing and rebuilt the connection under the cabinet.

Replaced a toilet that was leaking at its base with a customer-supplied unit, picked up in advance from a local Home Depot order. Removed the old toilet, reset the wax ring and flange, and installed the new one, leaving the surrounding tile and fixtures untouched.

Installed a new gas water heater with a thermal expansion tank in a tight closet installation. Ran new copper supply lines and mounted the expansion tank above the unit, with a new gas connector run to the tank.

Serviced a pair of tankless water heaters after part of the house stopped getting hot water. Flushed both units and replaced the display panel on one, following up on a prior visit's diagnosis that had identified the flush and display as the fix but couldn't complete it on the spot. Brought both manufacturer service kits along to handle the full repair in one trip.

Diagnosed a gas water heater that wouldn't hold a pilot light after being shut off for other work in the house. The pilot lit but wouldn't stay lit, pointing to a failed thermocouple. Given the unit's age, walked through both a thermocouple and gas valve repair and a full water heater replacement so the options were clear before deciding how to proceed. Basement access on this one is tight — a narrow stairway that would take two people to get a new unit down if a full replacement is the way it goes.

Inspected the gas flex line running from the main trunk line in the utility room out to a fireplace insert, ahead of a township compliance check tied to a home sale. Turned the fireplace on and ran a full leak test on the line, checking the entire run — found no leaks. Photographed the line's routing and condition for the record, since the seller needed documentation the gas connection was sound before closing.

Exposed a section of buried gas line so a township inspector could verify burial depth, then checked every joint with a soap-bubble test to confirm there were no leaks. Replaced the pressure gauge and pressurized the line to 17 psi ahead of the scheduled inspection.

Installed a new, customer-supplied pull-down kitchen faucet in place of the old fixture, reconnecting the water supply lines beneath the sink.

Cleared a garbage disposal that had jammed after clam shells went down the drain, removing the shell fragments and vacuuming out the remaining debris to get the disposal running again.

Assessed a home without hot water in the Island Woods section of Stafford Township, measuring the space and existing connections to determine sizing and routing options for a replacement water heater.

Cleared a clogged toilet at a Brick Township home using an auger after it stopped flushing properly.

Repaired a split in the cold water line for an outdoor shower at a Seaside Heights home.

Repaired a shower running too hot due to a worn cartridge and performed a descaling flush on a tankless water heater installed roughly a year and a half earlier by another company, at a home in the Gilford Park section of Toms River.

Replaced a customer-supplied kitchen faucet and tightened a loose wall-mounted bathroom faucet handle at a home in the Laurelton Heights section of Brick Township.

Investigated a suspected refrigerator water line leak at a home in the Woodlands section of Toms River, tracing the supply line through the wall.

Repaired a bathroom sink leaking underneath the cabinet during use at a home in the Laurelton Gardens section of Brick Township, and discussed kitchen faucet replacement options for a later visit.

Assessed and rebuilt shower valve hardware in a Point Pleasant bathroom, working around the existing tile, along with replacing several additional valves.

Repaired a leaking well pump that had been sending water into the crawlspace at a home in the Catherine Manor section of Brick Township.

Repaired a backing-up standpipe for a clothes washer at a home in the Holmansville section of Jackson Township.

Replaced a shower cartridge and inspected a leaking tub faucet at a Point Pleasant home, completing both while on site.

Replaced a leaking outdoor hose faucet with a frost-free model in the Holiday City South section of Toms River.

Installed a new water heater at a home in the Four Seasons community of Lakewood after the existing unit's pilot light went out and could not be relit.

Assessed a loud banging noise coming from a garbage disposal at a home in the Channels Point section of Lacey Township.

Diagnosed a loud banging noise from a water heater in the Arrowhead Village section of Brick Township, installed by Proficient back in December 2021.

Repaired a leaking pipe at a Manchester Township home in the Roosevelt City section, after the homeowner had shut off water to the affected line.

Disconnected a clothes washer's inline filter and connected the washer directly to resolve a leak in the line running into the wall at a Brick Township home.

Investigated a leak coming through a wall near the mechanical room at a Seaside Heights property, containing the water while tracing the source.

Repaired a leaking toilet supply line at a Tinton Falls home.

Handled the plumbing for a combined bathroom and kitchen renovation at a home in the Pinewood section of Howell Township, relocating the laundry room, adding hose bibs, and converting a half bath into a full bath.

Installed a customer-supplied 8-inch spread bathroom sink faucet at a home in the Arrowhead Village section of Brick Township.

Installed a new check valve at a Point Pleasant home.

Investigated saturated ground near a water line installed the previous year at a Fair Haven home, after the homeowner noticed the area staying wet for several weeks.

Provided on-site pricing for a magnetic shower head replacement at a home in the Metedeconk section of Brick Township; the homeowner opted to keep the existing head after hearing the cost.

Repaired a second-floor shower drain at a Point Pleasant home after the basin was suspected of leaking through the ceiling below.

Replaced two bathroom faucets at a Toms River home with fixtures the homeowner had ordered, leaving the stopper disconnected at her request for easier cleaning.

Ran a new gas line for an outdoor BBQ at a Point Pleasant home.

Repiped the hot side of a leaking shower valve and replaced an old outdoor hose bib with a frost-free model at an Island Heights home.

Assessed a pipe connected to a water softener's discharge line that the homeowner suspected was leaking, evaluating whether a larger discharge solution is needed at a Colts Neck home.