Common problems
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Pipe repair and repiping
- Sump pump service
Safety first: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
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Common reasons for a call
Here is what Portland callers mention most:
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
Homes in Portland: what pros run into
Summer heat waves have become more common, and many older homes lack air conditioning. The Water Bureau is building a filtration plant to treat Bull Run water.
The Big Pipe project, finished in 2011, cut combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River by 94 percent. Galvanized supply lines in older houses narrow from the inside over decades, which is a common reason for weak pressure at one faucet but not another.
Steady rain means storm drains, gutters and side sewers carry a lot of water, and tree roots looking for moisture are a frequent cause of clogged lines. The Columbia South Shore Well Field provides a backup drinking water supply.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Ask a plumber who finds an old lead or galvanized service line to point it out, then check with the Portland Water Bureau about its service line inventory and any replacement program. Oregon licenses plumbers through the Building Codes Division, and plumbing businesses also need a Construction Contractors Board license.
From call to visit
- Call or use the form and describe the problem.
- Your details go to a plumber with availability in your part of Portland.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
A little prep helps
Let the plumber know if the building has a shared water line or a landlord who needs to approve work.
Common questions
Which parts of Portland can you help with?
We look for independent pros across Portland, including Alberta, St. Johns, Laurelhurst and Irvington, and ZIP codes 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205 and others. Coverage depends on which pros are available that day, so we will tell you right away if we cannot find someone.
Why is my water pressure low?
It can be a clogged aerator, a partly closed valve, a failing pressure regulator or old pipes narrowed by scale. If the whole house is low, check with your neighbors and the water utility first.
How long do water supply lines last?
It depends on the material. Copper can last many decades, while older galvanized pipe tends to narrow and rust. Braided connectors under sinks and toilets are worth replacing every several years.
Can I replace a faucet myself?
Many people do. If the shutoff valves under the sink are stuck or leaking, though, that is a good time to bring in a plumber.
Neighbors with the same issue? In buildings close together, that is worth mentioning when you call.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Portland, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97208, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97227, 97229, 97230, 97232, 97233, 97236, 97239, 97258, 97266
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