Looking for a plumber in Oregon? The water is mostly very soft, so old pipe and the occasional ice storm cause most problems. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach an Oregon-licensed plumber.
Call a Plumber in Oregon (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Oregon: What Differs by City
Oregon has one state plumbing code. Permits come from each city.
Most Oregon water is very soft. Portland's Bull Run water is about half a grain per gallon. Eugene, Bend and Medford are soft too.
Older homes in Portland have galvanized and cast iron pipe. Tree roots get into clay sewer lines.
Ice storms and cold snaps freeze pipes in crawl spaces and garages. Wrap them before winter.
Gresham switched from Portland's water to its own deep wells in 2026.
Pick your Oregon city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Oregon Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Portland, OROld galvanized and cast iron pipe · Crawl space pipes · Sewer lines and roots
- Salem, OROld galvanized and cast iron pipe · Crawl space leaks · Water heater replacement
- Eugene, OROld galvanized and cast iron pipe · Crawl space leaks · Water heater replacement
- Gresham, ORCrawl space leaks · Frozen pipes · Water heater replacement
- Bend, ORFrozen pipes · First water heater replacements · Irrigation leaks
- Medford, ORFrozen pipes · Water heater replacement · Old pipe
- Beaverton, ORWater heater replacement · Crawl space leaks · Frozen pipes
- Hillsboro, ORWater heater replacement · Pressure regulator failure · Frozen pipes
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Oregon City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code) | Portland Permitting & Development | Soft |
| Salem | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | City of Salem Building and Safety | Soft surface water |
| Eugene | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | City of Eugene Building and Permit Services | Very soft |
| Gresham | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | City of Gresham Building Permits and Inspections | Not published |
| Bend | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | Not listed | Soft to slightly hard |
| Medford | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | Not listed | Moderately soft |
| Beaverton | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Hillsboro | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Oregon
Plumbers and plumbing businesses in Oregon are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Oregon Building Codes Division.
Plumbing Services Available Across Oregon
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.