Robertsville and its place in the township
Robertsville is a named community in Marlboro Township and a census-designated place, which means it is a locality on the map and not a separate town. Addresses here are Marlboro Township addresses.
The name appears in everyday township business. Robertsville Elementary School opened in 1968, and the township's master plan lists Robertsville Fire Company 2 and refers to the Robertsville and Greenbriar intersection.
A crossroads with some history
A stagecoach station once stood at the intersection of County Route 520 and Tennent Road. County Route 520 is Newman Springs Road, one of the two main roads that cut across the township.
The history is a good reminder that this part of Marlboro has been settled for a long time, while much of its housing arrived in the later growth decades. The township master plan reports that about two thirds of the housing stock counted in 2000 was built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Drains, sewers and basements
We do not have records of the sewer lines or foundations in Robertsville, so we describe the work in general terms. A house built any decade can have a blocked sewer lateral, a failed sump pump or a slow drain. What matters is finding out which one you have.
- Slow drains in more than one fixture often point to a main line blockage.
- A gurgling toilet when the washer drains is another common sign.
- A basement floor drain that backs up is a reason to stop using water.
- Water along a basement wall after rain may be a pump or drainage problem, not a plumbing leak.
Our sewer line cleaning and sewer inspection pages explain the equipment and what a camera shows. If water enters the basement, our sump pump page covers pump repair and backup options.
Drain backing up in Robertsville?
Stop using water and call. We will tell you what to do while we plan the visit.
Questions we hear before a visit
| You notice | Do this first | Then |
|---|---|---|
| A toilet and a tub both drain slowly | Stop running water | Call about the main line |
| A wet spot in the yard over the water line | Note the meter reading | Ask about leak detection |
| A pump that runs constantly | Check the float for obstruction | Call about the pump |
Permits, 811 and after hours numbers
{P("For permits, plumbing in Marlboro is reviewed through the Construction Division at (732) 536-0200, extension 1800, and the township requires a final inspection for new work. Permit rules vary, so ask before a repair that involves digging or relocating pipes.","Before any excavation, call 811 so buried lines are marked. If a water emergency happens when the utility office is closed, the township police line is (732) 536-0100.")}Questions about plumbing in Robertsville
No. Robertsville is a census-designated place inside Marlboro Township, so permits, schools and taxes follow the township.
Yes. The emergency line answers 24/7. Stop using water, tell us which drains are affected and we will talk you through the first steps.
Stop using water in the house, keep people away from the wet area and call. A backup usually means the line is blocked beyond that drain.
Yes. A camera shows cracks, roots and low spots, and a locator marks where they are so any dig is small and targeted.
Call the Marlboro Township Water Utility Division at (732) 536-0188, or the township police at (732) 536-0100 after hours.