Modern Plumbing is a family-owned licensed plumbing contractor serving Portland, Oregon, and Southwest Washington since 1959. Four generations of family ownership back every job the company completes across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Call (503) 691-6166 or schedule a free estimate — every call is answered directly, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Modern Plumbing provides licensed plumbing services for residential and commercial clients across the Portland metro area, Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and Southwest Washington. Each service listed below links to a dedicated page with full details.
Residential Plumbing
Residential plumbing covers repairs, installations, and maintenance for homes across the Portland area — from leaking pipes and drain cleaning to full bathroom and kitchen remodels.
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Commercial Plumbing
Commercial plumbing services cover restaurants, medical facilities, retail properties, and multi-unit buildings across Portland and Southwest Washington. The company works directly with general contractors and property managers.
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New Construction
Modern Plumbing installs plumbing for new residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, coordinating directly with general contractors to meet project schedules and code requirements.
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Plumbing Remodeling
Plumbing remodeling services cover bathroom and kitchen renovation projects — fixture replacement, drain reconfiguration, supply line upgrades, and full replumbing for remodel builds.
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Toilet Plumbing
Modern Plumbing's toilet plumbing specialists handle toilet installation, replacement, and repair for residential and commercial properties across Oregon.
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Fixture Installation
Fixture installation covers faucets, sinks, showerheads, outdoor hose spigots, and all bathroom and kitchen fixtures — installed correctly for maximum functionality and longevity.
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Bathroom Sinks and Faucets
Modern Plumbing provides bathroom sink and faucet services, including installation, repair, and replacement for residential and commercial properties throughout the Portland area.
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Pipe Leak Repair
Leak detection and repair services identify and fix leaks in supply lines, drain lines, and sewer pipes — before minor leaks become costly water damage.
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Grease Trap Installation
Modern Plumbing installs and services commercial kitchen grease traps for Portland food service businesses, helping facilities remain compliant with the requirements of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.
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Plumbing Repiping
Repiping services replace aging hot and cold water supply lines in residential and commercial properties — full or partial repiping using modern materials built to last.
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Sewer Line Repair and Replacement
Modern Plumbing provides sewer line repair and replacement, including camera inspection, trenchless repair, pipe bursting, and full line replacement for properties across the Portland metro area.
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Water Heater Replacement
Water heater replacement and repair services cover all residential and commercial unit types — tank and tankless — with free estimates and licensed installation.
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Modern Plumbing was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1959 and has remained family-owned across four generations. The company serves the greater Portland metropolitan area, Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and Southwest Washington — with the same standard of care built into every job since the company's founding.
Modern Plumbing's approach to every job reflects four priorities the company has maintained since 1959: flexibility to handle any scope of work, experience built across decades of completed projects, close attention to what each job actually requires, and care for the details that determine whether a plumbing installation performs correctly for years.
The company operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, from its headquarters at 11120 SW Industrial Way, Tualatin, OR 97062.
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Modern Plumbing handles residential and commercial plumbing work across every phase of a property's life — from new construction installation to emergency repairs on aging systems.
Backflow Devices
Modern Plumbing installs backflow prevention devices, including Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) valves, protecting potable water supplies from contamination caused by pressure failure or pipe damage.
Water Heater Repair and Installation
The company handles all types of residential and commercial water heater installation and repair, restoring hot water to homes and businesses across the Portland area.
Full Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels
Remodeling projects require careful plumbing coordination to avoid costly rework. Modern Plumbing handles all plumbing work for bathroom and kitchen renovations, ensuring proper supply, drain, and fixture installation from the start.
Water Service
Pipe bursts, corrosion, sewer line blockages, and main line failures all interrupt the water supply. Modern Plumbing diagnoses and restores water service for residential and commercial properties across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Main Water Line Repair and Replacement
The main water line connects a property to the public water supply. The company repairs and replaces main water lines for new-construction connections and damaged existing lines throughout the Portland service area.
Commercial Plumbing
Commercial fixtures handle heavier loads and fail faster than residential systems. Modern Plumbing's commercial specialists handle repairs and installation for properties across Portland and Southwest Washington.
Repiping
Aging supply lines in Portland-area homes and commercial properties require full or partial repiping to restore reliable water delivery. The company provides repiping using modern materials built to perform for decades.
Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation
Garbage disposal failures can quickly escalate into drain backups and pipe damage when left unresolved. Modern Plumbing handles disposal repair and installation for residential and commercial kitchens across the Portland metro area.
New Construction
Every construction project requires efficient, code-compliant plumbing to pass inspection and perform well over the long term. Modern Plumbing manages new construction plumbing for residential, commercial, and industrial projects — on schedule and to code.
Toilet Installation
Modern Plumbing's technicians install and replace toilets and bidets for residential and commercial properties, with the tools and knowledge to handle all modern fixture configurations correctly.
Faucet and Fixture Installation
Faucets, sinks, showerheads, and outdoor fixtures require correct installation for long-term performance. The company handles all fixture installations to ensure maximum functionality and longevity.
Gas Piping
Gas pipe repairs and installations require licensed expertise to be performed safely. Modern Plumbing handles gas piping correctly — do not attempt gas pipe repairs without a licensed contractor.
Portland-area homeowners and contractors have consistently reviewed Modern Plumbing for on-time arrivals, code-compliant work, and direct communication from the first call through job completion.
“My go-to for all plumbing needs at home. They did a repipe of my house that was first-rate. Excellent material, minimally invasive, and professional technicians. Outstanding work.”
July 2022
Christine Alexander
“My plumber of choice. Always been satisfied with the work done.”
December 2022
Ashley
“Great service, done right, courteous and on time.”
March 2023
Scott Held
“Prompt and excellent service from a trustworthy company!”
March 2024
Carrie Reese
“Spencer completed our sink installation and reconnect. Excellent job of organizing connections under the cabinet. We will use Modern Plumbing for our needs in the future.”
March 2024
Thomas Hooker
“Thank you so much for being so responsive and coming out so quickly to take care of my plumbing issue. It’s refreshing to have such amazing customer service!”
April 2024
Joanne
“Professional, responsive, bid was clearly communicated, and work was done as stated without unnecessary disruption of the landscape and in a short period of time for an entire meter-to-house water line replacement. I recommend their plumbing services.”
April 2024
Ryan M. Fleck
“I had a small water main leak in an unknown location. I contacted 5 other companies for estimates. Modern Plumbing had the most reasonable rates and was extremely knowledgeable about finding and fixing the problem. Brent was very professional in finding and clearly proposing a solution, and then efficiently completed the job in a short amount of time.”
August 2024
Terry
“I used to use Modern Plumbing back in the ’80s for all my apartment complex needs. I moved, now I’m back. Called Modern Plumbing to take care of the dated 1970s house plumbing needs. They did a fantastic job fixing the crawl space plumbing issues. I highly recommend.”
December 2024
Allen L. Poppert
“I used Modern Plumbing on our countertop and faucet replacement. They were professional and did their work in a timely and efficient manner, and the job was squeaky clean when done. I would definitely consider calling them for future plumbing services.”
October 2025
Kevin T.
“Professionalism”
As a design-build remodeling contractor, having quality subs you can rely on to do quality work and hit schedules is crucial. Modern Plumbing fits that bill. They consistently demonstrate their commitment to doing things the right way. They’ve been great to work with!
Scott Weaver
“Professional and Courteous.”
We’ve hired Modern Plumbing several times and have always been pleased!
Google User
“Quality”
Provided excellent service repairing the plumbing under our sinks and bringing them up to code..
Nick Munch
“Punctuality”
Used them twice, once at office and once at home. They are two for two in my book. In both cases the initial call was answered by a competent human (Eddie in my case), the plumber who came out in both instances was on time, neat, professional, addressed the issue in minimal time. Very impressed. Will definitely use the again.
Jonathan Crane
Modern Plumbing technicians follow licensed contractor safety protocols on every job. All plumbing work is performed by licensed plumbers in compliance with Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code requirements.
Technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment, protect work surfaces before and during service, and leave the work area clean on completion.
Property owners with specific access or safety requirements — including medical facilities, occupied commercial properties, and active construction sites — can communicate those needs directly when scheduling, and Modern Plumbing will accommodate them.
Portland homeowners and contractors have trusted Modern Plumbing since 1959. Four generations of family ownership, licensed technicians, and over 65 years of completed projects across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Call (503) 691-6166 or schedule service online and get started today.
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