Emergency plumbing
If a supply pipe splits during a hard frost, sewage pushes up through a basement drain or a toilet spills over again and again, call and explain, and we connect you with a local plumber.
Plumbers in Portland
At Portland Plumbers, we make plumbing quick and easy for homeowners and property managers alike. Our proven methods include a decade of experience, reliable professionals, guaranteed work, and affordable pricing. Call now for a free, personalized quote, no obligation.
For us, every project is unique and we always focus on your home's needs. Whether you are refreshing one unit or preparing a larger renovation, we begin with the building's use and the desired end result. Water pipes, water heaters, fixtures, drains and sewer lines all get their own place in our careful planning. Scroll down to learn more about plumbing and our unique approach.
- Free phone estimates
- Burst pipes and backups
- Water heaters and repipes
- Sewer and drain lines
Emergency plumbingWater heater repair and installationDrain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaksSewer line repairRepiping and water linesToilet, faucet and fixture repair
Plumbing we can help with
Water heater repair and installation
Whether the heater is gas, electric or tankless, a plumber can repair it, replace it or put in a first one, and the size follows the hot water your busiest hour demands.
Drain cleaning
Kitchen, bath, laundry and basement floor drains opened up again, plus the main line out of the house when the stoppage is further along than one fixture.
Leak detection and slab leaks
Leaks hidden in walls, ceilings, floors and the buried line to the water meter, found and repaired before the damage spreads further through the house.
Sewer line repair
Cracked, broken or root-filled sewer lines between the house and the street, from a camera inspection to a spot repair or a new line.
Repiping and water lines
Old galvanized or copper supply pipe replaced across the whole house or one section at a time, plus the water service line on your side of the meter.
Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
When a toilet, tap, shower valve or garbage disposal gives trouble, the plumber you hire examines it and says if the fixture is worth repairing or should be swapped for a new one. Call us to get that started.
How old Portland’s houses are
Half of all Portland homes went up in or before 1966. Some 64 percent were built before 1980 and 45 percent before 1960, so a plumbing job here may involve pipe that has been in place for decades.
Licenses and permits for plumbing in Portland
Plumbing in Oregon sits under two kinds of license. The Construction Contractors Board says state law generally requires anyone who works for pay on improvements to real property to be licensed, and it notes that plumbers are among the few trades Oregon also requires to have training.
The plumbing licenses themselves come from the State Plumbing Board through the Building Codes Division. A business needs a plumbing contractor license, the person doing the hands-on work needs a journeyman plumber license, and apprentices work under a licensed journeyman.
Permits for one- and two-family homes, townhouses and accessory dwelling units come from Portland Permitting & Development. Applications go in online through DevHub, by email or by appointment, and the city issues permits within 24 hours after payment.
Our process
Call and describe the problem
Ring the number on this page and describe the trouble, which room it is in and the rough age of the house. From there we line you up with a plumber who works locally.
Hear your free estimate
Your estimate is free and personalized, and it comes from the plumber, who goes over the job with you first. Nothing obliges you to go ahead once you have heard it.
The plumber you hire does the work
The repair or installation is carried out by the plumber you choose, at a time you agree on together, and you can ask about any part of it before it starts.
Free plumbing tools
Some questions are easier to settle before you pick up the phone, and five free tools on this site cover them. Wondering whether a 40 or 50 gallon tank fits? Try the water heater size calculator. Thinking of going on-demand? The tankless flow calculator works out the unit. Unsure how old the heater in the basement is? The serial number decoder reads its label. For cold snaps, the pipe freeze risk checker rates your pipe runs, and for an older Portland house the sewer line age checker pairs the build year with the pipe of its day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check a plumber’s licenses before hiring?
Yes, in two public searches. The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) search works best with the contractor’s CCB number, which contractors must print on their advertising, and it shows whether the license is active with a surety bond, liability insurance and workers’ compensation. Plumbing licenses are in the Building Codes Division’s License Holder Search. Hire an unlicensed contractor and you lose the bond and the board’s help with a dispute.
Are there lead water service lines in Portland?
No. The Portland Water Bureau says the city never used lead service lines, and in June 2024 it certified to the Oregon Health Authority that every service line is a non-lead material such as copper, plastic or galvanized iron. The repiping page covers the pipes inside the house.
Serving Portland
We serve homes in Portland, from a worn faucet to a failing sewer line, and every call goes to the same number. Call us for confirmation if your address is outside the area.
Call for a free plumbing estimate
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426