Roslyn is inside Abington Township, and the township lists it among its residential neighborhoods. If you live here and need a plumber, call (215) 714-6692 and give the dispatcher your street. A plumber is arranged for your address, and same-day appointments are offered when available.
Most Roslyn houses were built after 1940. That does not mean any particular pipe has failed in yours. It does mean the age of the house is the first thing to tell a plumber, because it shapes what they check first. Our main Abington Township plumbing line covers the whole township, and this page narrows that down to Roslyn.
What the Census says about Roslyn homes
The Census Bureau counts Roslyn as a place of its own, so we can use real numbers here instead of guesses.
| Measure | Roslyn estimate | What it means on a plumbing call |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1957 | The typical house is about seven decades old, so ask what the water heater, drains and shutoff valves look like. |
| Built before 1960 | About 60% of homes | A majority predate 1960, so original piping can still be part of the picture in some houses. |
| Built in the 1960s | About 28% of homes | A second building wave means two eras of plumbing can sit on neighboring streets. |
| Housing units | About 3,660 | A mid-sized neighborhood, so the age of one street can differ a lot from the next. |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Roslyn place. These are survey estimates with margins of error.
Basements near Sandy Run
Why the creek matters in this part of the township
Abington Township's plan places the Sandy Run floodplain through Crestmont and Roslyn and says parts of it are preserved as Grove Park and Roslyn Park. The same plan names floods in 1931, 1964, 1996 and 2001 that hit suburban communities around creeks including Sandy Run.
That is a reason to treat a sump pump as the most important fixture in a Roslyn basement that has taken water before. Ask a plumber to test it under load, not just look at it. The neighboring Crestmont page covers the same creek from the other side.
Water in a Roslyn basement right now?
Close the main valve, stay clear of outlets and call (215) 714-6692.
Jobs worth planning for in a house this age
A water heater near the end of its life
A tank water heater in a house of this age is a usual candidate for trouble. If the tank leaks, close the cold-water valve above it, then see water heater repair or water heater replacement.
Clogs that keep coming back
A clog that returns within weeks usually points past the sink. A plumber can run a camera before cutting anything, and drain cleaning works best when it starts from the real cause.
Shutoff valves that will not turn
A main shutoff you have never turned may not close when you need it. Test it once on a dry day and tell the dispatcher if it sticks.
Running toilets and dripping faucets
These are often a worn part and a short visit. See toilet repair for what a plumber checks first.
Sewer backups in Roslyn: the township and your house
Abington Township owns and runs the public sewer system, and its treatment plant is at 1000 Fitzwatertown Road in Roslyn. The township wastewater page lists 215-884-8329 for sewage backing up into fixtures when no one is using water. The page does not say whether that line is staffed overnight.
If only your own house is affected, the problem is more likely in your own pipes. A sewer camera inspection shows which side of the connection is blocked, which saves guessing.
Source type: Abington Township wastewater utilities page.
Sump pump checks: what to do and what to leave
The township says sump pumps must be piped out of the house to the yard, a seepage pit or the storm sewer. Connecting a sump pump to the sanitary sewer is illegal.
Safe to check yourself
- Pour a bucket of water into the pit and watch the pump start and stop.
- Confirm the discharge pipe leads outside, not to a floor drain or a sink.
- Check that the lid is in place and the float moves freely.
Leave to a plumber
- A pump that runs constantly or will not shut off.
- A discharge line that ends in the sanitary sewer.
- Replacing the pump or adding a battery backup.
- Any standing water near electrical outlets.
What to tell the dispatcher from Roslyn
A short, clear call gets the right plumber sent the first time.
- Your street and the nearest cross street. A cross street lets the dispatcher place your call quickly.
- Where the water is. Say whether it is at a fixture, on the floor or coming up from a drain.
- Whether the main is closed. If you have not found it, the dispatcher will talk you through it.
- Whether you have a sump pump. It changes the first questions the dispatcher asks.
Where Roslyn sits in Abington Township
Roslyn is along the Easton Road corridor, with its own station on SEPTA's Warminster Line. The township wastewater plant is on Fitzwatertown Road here too.
If you are not sure whether your street counts as Roslyn, call anyway and give the address. The same line also covers Willow Grove, where the plan's Sandy Run map begins at Roy Chester Park.
Roslyn plumbing questions
Yes. Abington Township lists Roslyn among its residential neighborhoods, and the Census Bureau treats it as a place inside the township. Roslyn is not a separate municipality, so Abington's plumbing permit rules apply to work in your house.
Yes. Call (215) 714-6692, give your street and say what is happening. A plumber is arranged for your address, and same-day appointments are offered when available. We do not promise an arrival time.
A ZIP code directory lists Roslyn as an accepted place name for 19001, the Abington ZIP. Check your mail or tax bill if you are unsure. The ZIP does not change how a call is handled.
If only your own fixtures are affected, call a plumber, since the cause is likely in your pipes. If sewage backs up when no one is using water, the township wastewater page lists a number for that case. We can also do the camera work to find which side of the connection is blocked.
The township plan places the Sandy Run floodplain through Crestmont and Roslyn, so basements near it have less margin. Whether your house needs a pump depends on its grade and its history, which a plumber can check on site. We cannot say for your address from here.