# Portland Water Damage Restoration

> Portland Water Damage Restoration covers water extraction, structural drying and cleanup for homeowners in Portland and nearby towns. Phones are answered 24/7. Work covers basements, roof and ceiling leaks through the October-to-March wet season, burst and frozen pipes, water heater and appliance leaks, sewage backups, flood water near the Willamette, Columbia and Johnson Creek, and the mold that can start in a damp house. Before work begins, ask for the contractor's licence or registration number and check it on the state's lookup: the Oregon CCB, or Washington L&I for Vancouver and Camas. Ask for the price in writing. Serving Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego and nearby towns.

## Key facts

- Business: Portland Water Damage Restoration
- What: Residential and commercial water damage restoration
- Phone: (833) 490-5225 (+18334905225)
- Email: info@portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop
- Website: https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/
- Based in: Portland, OR (service-area business; we travel to customers)
- Service area: Portland and Multnomah County, Oregon, including Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Marylhurst, Happy Valley, Vancouver, Milwaukie, Gladstone, Clackamas, West Linn, Tualatin, Fairview, Gresham, Tigard, Damascus, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Camas, Troutdale, Sherwood, Aloha
- Hours: Phones answered 24/7
- Languages: English
- Address: Portland, OR 97204
- Pricing: Ask for the price in writing before work starts. Costs depend on the size of the damage and the access; national averages are not Portland prices
- What we handle: Basement and crawl-space water, roof and ceiling leaks, burst and frozen pipes, water heaters, appliance leaks, sewage backups, flood water, slope water, structural drying, and mold inspection and remediation, for homes and commercial buildings
- Who else you may need: A licensed plumber repairs the pipe or water heater, a sewer contractor repairs the line, and a roofer repairs the roof. Licensing differs by state: Oregon work is checked against the CCB, and Vancouver and Camas contractors register with Washington L&I. Ask for the number and check it

## Services

- [Water Damage Restoration](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/water-damage-restoration/): Extraction, moisture mapping and drying for Portland-area houses, whether the water came through the roof, up from the ground or out of a wall.
- [Emergency Water Removal](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/emergency-water-removal/): Pumping and extraction for standing water in Portland basements, living areas and crawl spaces, followed by the drying plan.
- [Basement Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/basement-flood-water-damage/): Water removal and drying for Portland basements, from slow wall seepage to a drain that has backed up into a finished lower level.
- [Burst Pipe Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/burst-pipe-water-damage/): Cleanup and drying after a supply line splits, whether from freezing, corrosion or a failed joint, in a Portland house.
- [Frozen Pipe Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/frozen-pipe-water-damage/): What to do about frozen pipes in Portland's mild climate, and how thaw leaks are dried when a pipe has already split.
- [Sewage Backup Cleanup](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/sewage-cleanup/): Handling sewage that has come up through a floor drain or toilet in a Portland house, including the question of city versus owner responsibility.
- [Flood Damage Cleanup](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/flood-damage-cleanup/): Removing river, creek and storm flood water, silt and ruined materials from homes near the Willamette, Columbia and Johnson Creek.
- [Storm Damage Restoration](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/storm-damage-restoration/): Water cleanup and drying after winter storms push rain through roofs, walls and windows or drop limbs on Portland houses.
- [Roof Leak Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/roof-leak-water-damage/): Drying attics, ceilings and walls after a roof leak, and how to tell a leak from condensation in a long Portland wet season.
- [Crawl Space Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/crawl-space-water-damage/): Pumping, drying and documenting wet crawl spaces under Portland-area houses, including insulation, joists and vapor barriers.
- [Slope and Landslide Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/landslide-slope-water-damage/): Removing and drying water that enters Portland homes from saturated slopes, and what to document when soil is moving.
- [Mold Remediation](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/mold-remediation/): How mold is removed from Portland homes after water damage, and why fixing the moisture matters as much as the cleaning.
- [Mold Inspection and Testing](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/mold-inspection/): How mold is found, documented and sampled in Portland houses, and why an inspection should be separate from the cleanup.
- [Structural Drying and Dehumidification](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/structural-drying/): How air movers and dehumidifiers dry Portland houses in a cool, humid climate, and how readings decide when the job is finished.
- [Ceiling Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/ceiling-water-damage/): Dealing with stained, bulging or dripping ceilings in Portland houses and apartments, from roof leaks to upstairs plumbing.
- [Water Heater Leak Cleanup](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/water-heater-leak-cleanup/): Dealing with water from a leaking or burst water heater in Portland basements, closets, garages and crawl spaces.
- [Appliance Leak Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/appliance-leak-water-damage/): Cleanup and drying after washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator or icemaker leaks in Portland houses, apartments and condos.
- [Commercial Water Damage](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/services/commercial-water-damage/): Water extraction and drying for Portland businesses and multifamily buildings, including masonry buildings, sprinkler failures and supply-line breaks.

## Service areas

- [Portland, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/portland/): ZIP 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97207, 97208
- [Beaverton, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/beaverton/): ZIP 97003, 97005, 97008, 97075, 97076, 97077
- [Lake Oswego, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/lake-oswego/): ZIP 97034, 97035
- [Marylhurst, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/marylhurst/): ZIP 97036
- [Happy Valley, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/happy-valley/): ZIP 97086
- [Vancouver, WA](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/vancouver/): ZIP 98660, 98661, 98662, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98666, 98668
- [Milwaukie, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/milwaukie/): ZIP 97222
- [Gladstone, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/gladstone/): ZIP 97027
- [Clackamas, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/clackamas/): ZIP 97015
- [West Linn, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/west-linn/): ZIP 97068
- [Tualatin, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/tualatin/): ZIP 97062
- [Fairview, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/fairview/): ZIP 97024
- [Gresham, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/gresham/): ZIP 97030, 97080
- [Tigard, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/tigard/): ZIP 97223
- [Damascus, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/damascus/): ZIP 97089
- [Hillsboro, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/hillsboro/): ZIP 97123, 97124
- [Oregon City, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/oregon-city/): ZIP 97045
- [Camas, WA](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/camas/): ZIP 98607
- [Troutdale, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/troutdale/): ZIP 97060
- [Sherwood, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/sherwood/): ZIP 97140
- [Aloha, OR](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/areas/aloha/): ZIP 97006, 97007
- [ZIP code checker](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/zip-check/): full list of covered ZIP codes

## Pricing and answers

- [Price guide](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/pricing/): typical price ranges for every service
- [FAQ](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/faq/)
- [Water Damage Restoration Cost in Portland: What Moves the Bill](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/water-damage-restoration-cost-portland-or/): We found no price for water damage restoration that we could trace to a Portland job, so this guide prints no dollar figure. It explains what a quote is made of, why basements, crawl spaces and sewage cost differently, and how to read an estimate. Your own price is confirmed on site, in writing.
- [Wet Basement in a Portland Home: The First 48 Hours and What Comes After](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/basement-water-damage-portland-homes/): In the first hours of a wet Portland basement, find out whether the water is clean or came up a drain, stay out if it has reached an outlet, photograph it, lift belongings and call. The EPA advises drying within 24 to 48 hours. Seepage and flood are commonly excluded from homeowners policies.
- [Sewer Backup in Portland: Who Owns the Pipe and Who Pays](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/sewer-backup-portland-who-pays/): Responsibility depends on where the blockage is. The city maintains the public main, and claims for damage from a city sewer backup go through the City's Risk Management. The owner generally maintains the private lateral to the main. A camera inspection usually shows which side the problem is on.
- [Hiring a Water Damage Contractor in Oregon: What the License Does and Does Not Cover](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/oregon-contractor-licence-water-damage/): Oregon issues a Residential Restoration Contractor endorsement through the Construction Contractors Board, and seven other endorsements also allow restoration work. The restoration endorsement does not permit demolition or removing parts of the structure, such as sheetrock and carpet. Ask for the CCB number and check it on the Board's own lookup.
- [Mold After Water Damage in Oregon: How Fast, Who Does the Work and How to Prevent It](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/mold-after-water-damage-oregon/): Mold can begin within a day or two on wet organic materials, which is why the EPA advises drying water-damaged items within 24 to 48 hours. We found no Oregon mold-specific license and no Portland mold rule, so check the contractor's CCB number, ask for a written scope and consider an independent assessor.
- [What the January 2024 Freeze Taught Portland About Burst Pipes](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/january-2024-freeze-burst-pipes-portland/): During the January 2024 ice storm, Portland firefighters received more than 1,000 potential water-emergency calls between January 13 and 17, mostly burst pipes, with calls peaking as pipes thawed. The lesson for a mild-winter city is to prepare pipes before the cold, find the shutoff and check them after the thaw begins.
- [Flood Risk Around Portland: Johnson Creek, the Willamette and the Columbia Levees](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/flood-risk-johnson-creek-columbia-levees/): The Portland area has a real flood record: the Willamette crested at 28.6 feet in Portland in February 1996, Johnson Creek reached about 15.3 feet in 2015, and the Columbia-side levees have an open certification question. Flood is usually excluded from homeowners policies, so it generally needs its own policy.
- [Wet Winters, Slopes and Landslides in Portland: What Homeowners Should Know](https://portlandwaterdamagerestoration.shop/guides/west-hills-landslide-water-damage-portland/): The state geology agency estimates about 20 landslides a year in Portland, at least 1,700 between 1928 and 2016, concentrated on West Hills slopes in wet winters. Most homeowners policies exclude landslide, so documentation and early advice from an engineer matter more than assumptions about cover.

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