Plumbing Services in Hillsboro, OR

SKS Plumbing LLC is a full-service residential plumbing company based in Hillsboro, Oregon. For over 10 years, our family-run team has provided honest, reliable plumbing services to homeowners across Washington County, Multnomah County, Yamhill County, and Clackamas County. Homeowners call our residential plumbers for plumbing repair, emergency service, planned installations, and upgrades that improve a home's functionality and value.

Our approach is straightforward. We show up on time, diagnose the problem accurately, explain your options clearly, provide upfront pricing before starting any work, and complete the job right the first time. No upselling, no surprise charges, no shortcuts. Every technician on our team is insured and experienced in all aspects of residential plumbing.

Emergency Plumbing Services

Plumbing emergencies do not follow a schedule. Burst pipes, sewer backups, major leaks, and water heater failures can strike at any hour on any day. SKS Plumbing provides emergency plumbing service 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm across our entire service area. When you call with an emergency, we prioritize your call and dispatch a technician as quickly as possible. Our service vehicles carry the parts and equipment needed to handle most emergency repairs in a single visit, from pipe repair fittings and replacement valves to drain clearing equipment and water extraction tools.

Common plumbing emergencies we handle include burst supply lines and frozen pipes, sewer backups through floor drains and toilets, water heater tank failures and flooding, main water line breaks causing complete loss of water, and gas line issues near water-powered appliances. We walk you through immediate steps to minimize damage while our technician is en route, including how to locate and shut off your main water valve, how to protect valuables from standing water, and when to evacuate due to gas concerns. Once on site, our first priority is containment, followed by accurate diagnosis and upfront pricing before starting any repair. Most emergency repairs are completed in a single visit.

Water Heater Installation and Replacement

Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, running every time you use hot water for showers, dishwashing, laundry, or handwashing. When it fails, whether gradually through declining performance or suddenly through a tank leak, you need a properly sized replacement installed correctly. SKS Plumbing installs both standard tank and tankless water heaters from all major brands including Rheem, AO Smith, Bradford White, Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz.

We assess your household hot water demand, evaluate your existing infrastructure (fuel type, venting, electrical capacity), and recommend the right system for your needs and budget. Standard tank replacements are typically completed in 3 to 5 hours. This includes draining the old tank, disconnecting and removing it, setting the new unit, making all water, gas, and venting connections, and testing the system. Tankless conversions take 5 to 8 hours due to additional gas line upsizing, dedicated venting installation, and potential electrical upgrades. We handle all of this as part of the installation so you have hot water by the end of the day. We currently offer $200 off any new water heater installation and a 5% discount for military and first responders.

Whole Home Repiping

Whole home repiping replaces all the water supply lines in your house with new, modern piping. This is the correct solution when your home has galvanized steel pipes (common in homes built before 1970), polybutylene pipes (installed from the mid-1970s through mid-1990s), or copper pipes with multiple pinhole leak failures. These aging pipe materials cause reduced water pressure, rust-colored water, recurring leaks, and eventual catastrophic failure.

We offer both PEX and copper repiping systems. PEX is more affordable and faster to install due to its flexibility and fewer connection points. It can be routed through tight spaces with fewer joints, reducing potential leak points. Copper provides maximum longevity and is preferred by some homeowners for its proven track record. Most repipes for standard 2 to 4 bedroom homes are completed in 1 to 3 days. We minimize wall cuts by routing through crawl spaces, attics, and existing wall cavities wherever possible, and we patch any access holes before completing the job. You will have running water restored by the end of each work day. We never leave you without water overnight. After installation, we pressure test the entire system to verify zero leaks before turning water back on, then test every fixture in the house for proper flow and temperature.

Kitchen Plumbing

Kitchen plumbing handles more daily use than any other room in your home. We provide complete kitchen plumbing services including faucet installation and replacement, garbage disposal installation and replacement, kitchen sink installation (undermount, drop-in, and farmhouse styles), dishwasher connection and supply valve service, and drain clearing for slow or clogged kitchen drains. Whether you need a simple faucet swap or complete kitchen plumbing for a remodel, our technicians deliver quality work that lasts.

Bathroom Plumbing

Bathrooms contain some of the most complex plumbing in your home, including toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, and all the supply lines, drain lines, and valves connecting them. Our bathroom plumbing services include toilet installation and replacement, bathroom faucet replacement, shower valve cartridge replacement and repair, bathtub drain repair, and complete bathroom remodel plumbing including rough-in for new layouts. We handle everything from a simple running toilet repair to a full master bathroom renovation requiring relocated fixtures.

Water Main Line Repair and Replacement

Your water main line is the single pipe carrying all water from the city meter into your home. When it leaks or fails, you lose water pressure throughout the entire house or lose service completely. Signs of main line problems include sudden pressure drops at all fixtures, unexplained wet spots in your yard, increased water bills, and the meter running when all fixtures are off.

We locate leaks using pressure testing and electronic detection equipment, then determine whether a spot repair or full replacement is the best solution. For full replacements, we install new copper or HDPE pipe from the meter to your home, pressure test the system, and restore the surface. Most spot repairs are completed same day. Full replacements take 1 to 2 days.

Laundry Room Plumbing

Laundry room plumbing failures are among the top causes of residential water damage claims. A burst washing machine supply hose or seized shutoff valve can flood your home in minutes. We provide valve replacement with modern quarter-turn ball valves, laundry box installation and replacement, utility sink installation and repair, washer hookup service with braided stainless steel hoses, and laundry drain clearing. Preventive upgrades such as replacing old rubber hoses and seized valves are one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your home from water damage.

Outdoor and Additional Plumbing

Outdoor plumbing and specialty fixtures require professional attention. We install and replace frost-proof hose bibs to prevent winter freeze damage, replace sump pumps that protect your crawl space from groundwater flooding, install bar sinks and outdoor kitchen fixtures, and handle general plumbing upgrades throughout your home. Oregon's climate makes frost-proof hose bibs and functional sump pumps particularly important. We recommend addressing these before the rainy season and winter freeze events.

Plumbing for Remodels and Home Additions

Any time you change the layout of a kitchen or bathroom, add a bathroom to a new space, build an ADU, or convert a room to include plumbing, you need professional rough-in work. SKS Plumbing handles complete remodel plumbing in phases that align with your construction timeline: planning, rough-in (after framing, before drywall), and trim-out (after finish work). We work directly with homeowners on DIY projects and coordinate with general contractors on larger renovations. We ensure all work meets Oregon plumbing code and passes inspection.

Drain Line Repair, Replacement, and Cleaning

Drain lines carry all wastewater from your home to the municipal sewer system. When they clog, crack, or become invaded by tree roots, the consequences range from slow drains to raw sewage backing up into your home. We provide drain cleaning with cable machines and hydro-jetting, sewer camera inspection for accurate diagnosis, spot repair of damaged drain sections, full sewer line replacement from house to street, and whole-house redrains when the entire system has failed.

The Portland metro area's large deciduous trees and clay tile sewer lines (common in homes built before 1980) make root intrusion one of the most frequent drain problems we encounter. Hydro-jetting and camera inspection allow us to clear blockages and identify structural damage so you can make informed decisions about repair versus replacement.

Fixture Installation

Every plumbing fixture requires proper installation to function correctly and avoid leaks. We install all residential plumbing fixtures including kitchen and bathroom faucets, sinks of all types, toilets, shower heads and shower systems, bathtub faucets, garbage disposals, utility sinks, pot fillers, and bidets. Whether you purchased a fixture online and need professional installation or want us to supply and install, we ensure every connection is secure and every fixture operates as designed.

Leak Detection and Repair

Hidden water leaks cost homeowners thousands in damage every year. A leak inside a wall, under a slab, or in an underground line can run for months before visible signs appear. We use systematic diagnostic methods and professional equipment to locate leaks accurately without unnecessary property damage. Once located, we determine the best repair approach, whether that is a targeted access repair, a line reroute, or a section replacement. Early detection saves significant money compared to discovering a leak after extensive damage has occurred.

Why Hillsboro Homeowners Choose SKS Plumbing

Hillsboro is home base for SKS Plumbing LLC. We have built our reputation over 10+ years by delivering consistent, honest service to our neighbors. Homeowners call us back and refer us to their neighbours for one reason: professional technicians who show up on time, diagnose accurately, price fairly, and complete quality work.

We are available 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm because plumbing problems do not respect business hours. We provide upfront pricing on every job because surprises belong at birthday parties, not on invoices. We stand behind our work because cutting corners is not how you build a business that lasts a decade.

Our Service Area

SKS Plumbing serves homeowners across four counties in the Portland metro area. In Washington County, we serve Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Forest Grove, North Plains, and Banks. In Multnomah County, we serve Portland and surrounding communities. In Yamhill County, we serve Newberg and surrounding areas. In Clackamas County, we serve Oregon City, Wilsonville, and western Clackamas County communities.

Common Plumbing Problems in Hillsboro Homes

Hillsboro and the greater Portland metro area have specific plumbing challenges tied to the region's climate, soil conditions, and housing stock. The heavy rainfall from October through April puts maximum stress on drain systems and sewer lines. Saturated ground can cause pipe joints to shift, and high water tables can infiltrate cracked pipes. The clay-heavy soils throughout Washington County are aggressive on older pipe materials, particularly galvanized steel, which corrodes faster in wet clay environments.

Many homes built before 1970 have galvanized steel supply lines that are now 55+ years old, well past their expected 40-year lifespan. These pipes corrode from the inside out, gradually restricting water flow and eventually failing completely. Homes from the mid-1970s through mid-1990s may have polybutylene pipes that are known to fail without warning due to chemical reactions with chlorine in the water supply. Clay tile sewer lines, common in homes built before 1980, are highly susceptible to root intrusion at every joint, because the large deciduous trees throughout Washington County send roots toward these lines seeking moisture.

Winter freeze events, while less common than in eastern Oregon, do occur during cold snaps in December through February. Standard hose bibs, exposed pipes in uninsulated crawl spaces, and shallow-buried water main lines are all vulnerable during these events. Proactive winterization and frost-proof upgrades prevent costly emergency repairs.

The Portland metro area's shift toward energy efficiency has made tankless water heaters increasingly popular. They eliminate standby heat loss, provide continuous hot water, and last 15 to 20 years compared to 8 to 12 years for standard tank models. For households with high hot water demand, tankless systems provide both performance and long-term cost benefits.

Schedule Your Service

Call SKS Plumbing LLC at (503) 319-9348 to schedule service or request a free estimate. We are available 7 days a week from 8am to 9pm. Whether you need emergency service today or want to schedule a planned installation, our team is ready to help. You can also email us at office@sksplumbingnw.com for non-urgent inquiries. We provide free estimates, upfront pricing on every job, and stand behind all our work with a workmanship guarantee.