Multnomah County
Water damage & mold help in Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon's long rainy season, from October through spring, tests roofs, gutters and crawlspaces. Early-1900s homes in Laurelhurst, Sellwood and along Hawthorne have basements and aging plumbing. Ice storms and occasional freezes burst pipes, and summer wildfire smoke drifts into the city.
Areas served
Sellwood · Alberta Arts · Laurelhurst · St. Johns · Hawthorne
ZIPs include 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206
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Portland homes and water damage
Many older homes have basements or crawlspaces, and moss on roofs holds moisture and lifts shingles. Portland's bungalows and Old Portland foursquares from the 1900s–1920s often have full basements, many finished, and original galvanized plumbing. Newer homes and townhomes are often built with crawlspaces that need good vapor barriers in the wet climate.
Rain, moss and roof leaks
Months of rain and moss growth wear out roofs and gutters.
Ice storms
Ice storms, like January 2024, knock out power and freeze pipes.
Crawlspace moisture
Damp crawlspaces cause mold and wood rot.
Older homes and basements
Many Portland homes built in the early 1900s have basements, original plumbing and limited insulation.
Wildfire smoke
The September 2020 wildfires brought days of hazardous smoke into Portland, and smoke events have recurred since.
Combined sewers
Older parts of Portland have combined sewers; the Big Pipe project reduced overflows, but backups can still happen.
Landslides
Hillside neighborhoods in the West Hills face landslide risk during prolonged heavy rain.
Common calls in Portland
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Portland at a glance
- County
- Multnomah County
- Neighborhoods
- Sellwood, Alberta Arts, Laurelhurst, St. Johns
- ZIP codes
- 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206
- Nearby
- Salem, OR, Seattle, WA, Boise, ID
Portland questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Portland?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from Portland Permitting & Development.
How do I verify an Oregon contractor?
Search the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license lookup.
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