At Elkhorn Plumbing LLC we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, drain cleaning and repair for all phases of their plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential, multi-family and small commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. While the shop is new, each of our Plumbers have 15+ years of experience. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee their satisfaction.
"Prompt, courteous, and friendly to my pets"
Bill P on May 2025
At Elkhorn Plumbing LLC we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, drain cleaning and repair for all phases of their plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential, multi-family and small commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. While the shop is new, each of our Plumbers have 15+ years of experience. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee their satisfaction.
"Prompt, courteous, and friendly to my pets"
Bill P on May 2025
OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
Tilt Plumbing is proud to serve our local community with honest, reliable plumbing solutions. From small repairs to full installs, we’re committed to providing top-notch workmanship and quality service every step of the way. We believe in upfront, transparent pricing—no surprises, just great plumbing. At Tilt, your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. When you choose us, you’re choosing a team that treats your home like our own.As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!
"I had them repipe my entire home! Seamless process start to finish. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality plumber with very reasonable pricing!"
Daniel T on April 2025
Tilt Plumbing is proud to serve our local community with honest, reliable plumbing solutions. From small repairs to full installs, we’re committed to providing top-notch workmanship and quality service every step of the way. We believe in upfront, transparent pricing—no surprises, just great plumbing. At Tilt, your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. When you choose us, you’re choosing a team that treats your home like our own.As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!
"I had them repipe my entire home! Seamless process start to finish. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality plumber with very reasonable pricing!"
Daniel T on April 2025
Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.
"The pro was great and apologized for being 2 hrs late. It was the day all the work vans had a necessary upgrade. He did his work in good time and was personable and honest. My toilet had been running for about a year and was not level. He was able to level it and install a new seal and adjust the float arm. no more running toilet. He installed a new faucet so I can wash larger pots easier now in my shallow sink."
Karla M on May 2025
Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.
"The pro was great and apologized for being 2 hrs late. It was the day all the work vans had a necessary upgrade. He did his work in good time and was personable and honest. My toilet had been running for about a year and was not level. He was able to level it and install a new seal and adjust the float arm. no more running toilet. He installed a new faucet so I can wash larger pots easier now in my shallow sink."
Karla M on May 2025
Our team consists of licensed, highly skilled plumbers who are dedicated to providing top-notch service. As a local plumbing company, we are proud to serve the community and provide personalized service to each and every customer.
"Upfront with pricing and options. Quick response listened to needs, contract delivery installation removal, completed in 2 days, it was a weekend too. Polite, followup of satisfaction, I would recommend and use again. Prices comparable fair and low. Happy Brandon work. 👏 appreciated, thank you. Laura"
Laura B on May 2025
Our team consists of licensed, highly skilled plumbers who are dedicated to providing top-notch service. As a local plumbing company, we are proud to serve the community and provide personalized service to each and every customer.
"Upfront with pricing and options. Quick response listened to needs, contract delivery installation removal, completed in 2 days, it was a weekend too. Polite, followup of satisfaction, I would recommend and use again. Prices comparable fair and low. Happy Brandon work. 👏 appreciated, thank you. Laura"
Laura B on May 2025
Apollo Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is family owned and operated serving residential and commercial clients in Idaho, Oregon and Washington since 1984. In over 38 years Apollo continues to provide friendly, efficient, quality work at competitive pricing. We also want to recognize all our clients throughout the years that continue to make Apollo their go-to company for all of their Plumbing and HVAC needs. Without you Apollo wouldn’t be where they are today.
"He was on time and completed the job to my satifaction.."
Dale G on October 2024
Apollo Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is family owned and operated serving residential and commercial clients in Idaho, Oregon and Washington since 1984. In over 38 years Apollo continues to provide friendly, efficient, quality work at competitive pricing. We also want to recognize all our clients throughout the years that continue to make Apollo their go-to company for all of their Plumbing and HVAC needs. Without you Apollo wouldn’t be where they are today.
"He was on time and completed the job to my satifaction.."
Dale G on October 2024
Evergreen Plumbing and Mechanical provides full service whenever our crew comes out to a customer’s home. Being family-owned and operated for the last 20 years, dependable and prompt service our customers can count on is the Evergreen way.
"Camerron was awesome and did great work. Everyone we worked with was friendly and helpful"
Alex S on March 2025
Evergreen Plumbing and Mechanical provides full service whenever our crew comes out to a customer’s home. Being family-owned and operated for the last 20 years, dependable and prompt service our customers can count on is the Evergreen way.
"Camerron was awesome and did great work. Everyone we worked with was friendly and helpful"
Alex S on March 2025
Residential service and repair including main water lines, water heaters, and drain cleaning. Call and schedule service today at (971) 545-8110.
"Excellent experience from beginning to end. Yvette, Aleks, and Landon were all extremely professional, responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable. The scope of work and potential issues were assessed accurately and described in detail. Quick scheduling and excellent quality work at a fair, competitive price. I would not hesitate to use Service Plus again. Highly recommended."
Andrew G on November 2023
Residential service and repair including main water lines, water heaters, and drain cleaning. Call and schedule service today at (971) 545-8110.
"Excellent experience from beginning to end. Yvette, Aleks, and Landon were all extremely professional, responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable. The scope of work and potential issues were assessed accurately and described in detail. Quick scheduling and excellent quality work at a fair, competitive price. I would not hesitate to use Service Plus again. Highly recommended."
Andrew G on November 2023
We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!
"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."
James P on September 2024
We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!
"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."
James P on September 2024
At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Very well! Joe worked closely with us to satisfy our dream of having our 'East Coast' screened in deck in the PNW. He was transparent about the unknowns and worked hard to find answers and solutions. Although it was a costly project, we are pretty sure the final product costs were significantly lower than our other bid(s). Joe found very high quality sub-contractor workers and negotiated to a favorable price. And, he also held true to his word. Specifically, he made right when property damage occurred (that was a result of unanticipated weather) and honored original estimate costs even when some contractor labor was much more extensive than first anticipated. We are very pleased with our finished covered and screened in deck and would highly recommend Joe as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, fair contractor who communicates well and often."
gandt p on October 2024
At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Very well! Joe worked closely with us to satisfy our dream of having our 'East Coast' screened in deck in the PNW. He was transparent about the unknowns and worked hard to find answers and solutions. Although it was a costly project, we are pretty sure the final product costs were significantly lower than our other bid(s). Joe found very high quality sub-contractor workers and negotiated to a favorable price. And, he also held true to his word. Specifically, he made right when property damage occurred (that was a result of unanticipated weather) and honored original estimate costs even when some contractor labor was much more extensive than first anticipated. We are very pleased with our finished covered and screened in deck and would highly recommend Joe as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, fair contractor who communicates well and often."
gandt p on October 2024
You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.
For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.
Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.
Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.
A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.