Sheltons Construction is a licensed Oregon plumbing contractor working Tigard homes and light-commercial properties — emergencies, water heaters, drains and sewer lines, leak repair, and remodel plumbing. We know the difference between a Bull Mountain crawlspace and an older place near Main Street, and we quote the job in front of us, not a generic rate.
What kind of plumbing work does Tigard need?
Tigard is a mix of ages and elevations, and that shows up in service calls. Down near Main Street and along Fanno Creek, houses from the 1950s through 70s still have galvanized supply lines and clay or Orangeburg sewer laterals that were never meant to last this long — we see reduced water pressure from corroded galvanized pipe and root-clogged laterals in this part of town regularly. Up on Bull Mountain and in the newer subdivisions off Barrows Road and Beef Bend, plumbing is newer PEX and ABS, so calls there are more often water heater age-outs, garbage disposal issues, or a fixture that was installed wrong the first time. Either way, most Tigard homes run on Tualatin Valley Water District supply, which is moderately hard — enough that tankless units and older tank heaters both benefit from a look at scale buildup during a service call.
Why do drains back up near Fanno Creek and downtown Tigard?
Low-lying areas near Fanno Creek and the older parts of downtown sit close to the water table, especially from November through March. Combined with root intrusion in aging clay sewer lines, that's the recipe for slow drains and backups during heavy rain — the ground is already saturated and a partially blocked line has nowhere for water to go but back up the drain. A camera inspection tells us whether it's roots, a belly in the line, or just grease and debris, and hydro jetting clears root intrusion and grease buildup that a standard snake pushes through but doesn't remove.
Which plumbing services matter most in Tigard?
- Emergency plumbing — burst pipes, no hot water, active leaks. First call when water's where it shouldn't be.
- Water heater repair & installation — tank replacements are common in homes built before the 2000s where the original heater is past its rated life.
- Tankless water heaters — a common upgrade for Bull Mountain remodels and smaller crawlspace mechanical rooms where space is tight.
- Drain cleaning — kitchen and bath drains slow to clear, especially in older downtown-area homes.
- Hydro jetting — root intrusion and grease buildup in older clay or cast iron laterals near Fanno Creek and older neighborhoods.
Do you work in the rest of the Portland metro too?
Yes. We work throughout Washington County and beyond — see our pages for Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland, and Gresham. If you're a landlord or property manager with units across several of these cities, one point of contact and one invoice format across all of them is easy to set up — ask us.
How do I get started?
Call for anything urgent, or request a quote for planned work like a water heater swap or a repipe. Check our FAQ for questions about permits, arrival windows, and how we price jobs before you call.
FAQ
Does Tigard require a permit for water heater replacement?
Most tank-for-tank water heater swaps and any tankless conversion require a permit and inspection in Washington County jurisdictions, including Tigard. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job.
Why does my house near downtown Tigard have low water pressure?
Older galvanized supply lines corrode from the inside over decades, narrowing the pipe. If your house was built before the 1970s and still has its original supply piping, that's the most common cause we find on service calls in that part of town.
Is hard water a problem in Tigard?
Tualatin Valley Water District water is moderately hard. It's not severe, but over years it will scale up a tank water heater's element and reduce a tankless unit's efficiency if it's never flushed.
Can you handle a rental property in Tigard with a tenant on site?
Yes. We coordinate arrival windows directly with tenants and invoice the property manager or owner separately — tell us how you want it handled when you set up the call.
