Portland homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in Sellwood, Hawthorne and Alberta.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Portland at a glance
Most of Portland's water comes from the Bull Run watershed east of the city. The Water Bureau is building a filtration plant to treat Bull Run water. The Columbia South Shore Well Field provides a backup drinking water supply.
The Big Pipe project, finished in 2011, cut combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River by 94 percent. The city's main wastewater plant turns biogas into renewable natural gas for NW Natural's pipeline. Electricians and plumbers also need an Oregon trade license.
Long, wet winters keep crawl spaces damp, and moss is a common roof problem. Older homes with basements can take on water during long rainy stretches.
Utilities and permits
Most of Portland's water comes from the Bull Run watershed, with backup from the Columbia South Shore Well Field. Wastewater goes to the Bureau of Environmental Services. Portland General Electric or Pacific Power, depending on the area supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from NW Natural. Building permits are handled by Portland Permitting and Development.
Questions about Portland
Who supplies water in Portland?
Most of Portland's water comes from the Bull Run watershed, with backup from the Columbia South Shore Well Field. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Portland General Electric or Pacific Power, depending on the area and natural gas from NW Natural. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Portland need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by Portland Permitting and Development, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Oregon licenses plumbers through the Building Codes Division, and plumbing businesses also need a Construction Contractors Board license. Oregon licenses electricians through the Building Codes Division, and electrical businesses also need a CCB license. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Portland, depending on which independent pros are available.
MilwaukieVancouverLake OswegoBeavertonHappy ValleyTigardFairviewGreshamGladstoneCamasWest LinnTroutdaleTualatinOregon CityHillsboroWashougalSherwoodWilsonvilleBattle GroundCanbyRidgefieldCorneliusSandyNewbergForest GroveSt. HelensMolallaWoodburnMcMinnvilleSilverton
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