Plumbing Services in Hillsboro, OR

Most requested plumbing services in Hillsboro

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Hillsboro” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Hillsboro.

• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in HillsboroReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in HillsboroRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in HillsboroSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.
• Garbage Disposal Repair and InstallationJammed, leaking or humming disposals.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Hillsboro homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Hillsboro: Tanks in 1990s–2000s homes reach end of life.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Hillsboro: Older laterals near downtown crack and take in roots.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Hillsboro: Wet winters push groundwater into crawlspaces.

  Signs:

  Pump runs constantly, doesn't start, or water in the pit stays high

  Urgent when:

  Heavy rain is coming and the pump isn't working

  Before help arrives:

  Check power and the breaker; pour water in the pit to test it

  Repair or replace:

  Old or failing pump: replace, and consider a battery backup

Why Hillsboro homes need these repairs

Hillsboro is the Silicon Forest suburb west of Portland, with an older downtown and many 1990s–2010s subdivisions and apartments. Its water comes mainly from the upper Tualatin River through the Joint Water Commission, with Willamette River water coming online, and wet winters drive drainage and crawlspace calls.

Local conditions behind Hillsboro plumbing problems

Median home built

1996

Built before 1980

24%

Owner-occupied

51%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local