Chinook Plumbing
Company Overview
We specialize in a wide range of plumbing services. We tackle everything from water heaters and dripping faucets to clogged toilets and leaking pipes...we’ve got it covered. We are equipped to fix any plumbing problem. We are skilled in both remodeling and new construction. Since 1989, we have been serving the Gorge. We are the trustworthy plumbers you need.
Chinook Plumbing is a locally owned family business, established in 1989 by John and Brenda Wolf. We have been based in Hood River, serving the entire Columbia Gorge area, covering everything from Cascade Locks to The Dalles and Parkdale to Trout Lake.
Currently managed by their son, Jesse, we maintain our commitment to top-notch service. Jesse grew up in Hood River, earned degrees in Business and Spanish from the University of Oregon. After traveling the world, he realized his heart belonged in the Gorge. After coming back to Oregon, he started working with his father at Chinook Plumbing. He remains committed to delivering the outstanding service that defines Chinook Plumbing.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tue: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
This is the second time I have received service from Chinook. Both times have been very positive and they are now my plumber of choice. After living for over a month in our new home without a washer and dryer our new appliances arrived. (Covid) supply and demand. The only problem is we needed a gas hose that would actually fit and a new gas valve at the pipe. I called Chinook this morning (the day before Thanks Giving) and Jesse called me back this morning to say he could squeeze us in in the early afternoon. Jesse was professional and very pleasant, which is why I will continue to engage with Chinook Plumbing. Bottom they are a great company.
Alisha N.Chinook Plumbing is probably one of the longest standing plumbers in the area and I can understand why. They nearly always answer calls (which is surprisingly rare with trades professionals in the area), if they can't answer they get back to you (also kind of rare) and then they usually can get out to do jobs in a timely manner! I have used them to install sinks, toilets, replace plumbing through homes and to Roto rooter sewer lines. They are not the cheapest game in town but given their promptness and professionalism I think they are worth the extra dollars. I can't recall off the top of my head if they accept credit payment or not but make sure to ask if that is important to you.
Thanks for getting out to reinstall one of our rentals toilets today Chinook!
Sally B.Wonderful people, great service, kind, prompt and friendly! My dog even liked him--he usually barks his head off at strangers! Highly recommend
Tim H.Worst experience ever. From being drastically overcharged, to them saying I never paid (glad I paid by check and could prove it).
I will never go back there, nor will I let my friends!
We have used Chinook Plumbing several times, over the past 20 years. They are quick to respond, courteous, professional and do great quality work. Their pricing is always fair and they deliver a lot of value for our investment. Jesse has usually been our service person and he is great about answering our questions and explaining what needs to be done. The work that they have done for us has stood the test of time. We highly recommend Chinook Plumbing
Jason K.Chinook Plumbing came out to determine why our Grundfos water pump was making more noise than it should. They were great in being willing for us to send them an audio file electronically which they sent to the pump manufacturer. They used the information sent from the manufacturer and worked with us to problem solve some possibilities of why the only 2 year old pump became ruined.
Jesse and Teri went the extra mile for us, pressing their distributor to honor our just expired warranty on the pump. We received a new pump and Jesse came out to install it and replace a water line from the water tank to the house. It wasn't an easy job. His work was professional, careful and he took the time to explain to us what he was doing and how to maintain our water system for the future. He was respectful of us and of our house as he kept everything clean. We are satisfied customers and would work with them again in the future.
Erika S.We were referred to Chinook Plumbing by NW Natural to hook up our gas grill, and were charged $355 for something we were told should be about $100. When I questioned the time charge of 1.75 hours of plumbing time on top of the normal $110 charge for pickup (also, they were clearly there for only an hour MAX), we were told it was for driving time to/from the office. We feel ripped off and have alerted NW Natural as well, but please be aware.
Nick B.Woke up the other day to find out we had no hot water. Called Chinook and they sent their guy Kip to work on our problem. After some troubleshooting, it turned out the hot water heater needed to be replaced. Kip made arrangements to be there the following afternoon with a new one. He surprised me with a call in the morning saying he'd be earlier than he had expected. He arrived at my house soon after and in a little more than an hour the new unit was installed, and the bill hit the estimate exactly.
Both Kip and the woman who I spoke with on the phone were friendly and professional. All charges were explained beforehand, and they took care of disposing of the old heater for a very nominal fee.
Great timely service - great follow through - pleasure to work with - great value!
Plumbing emergencies are never fun and it's not the type of thing anybody enjoys spending money on. When they happen, all you really know is that you need to get it fixed - and hopefully fast. Everyone at Chinook Plumbing seemed sensitive to the fact that I needed help fast and got the job done! The plumber was friendly, skilled and efficient and left the work area in great condition. Because I was desperate to have the issue fixed, they probably could have charged anything they wanted. They didn't take advantage of my vulnerable situation - the job was done well, and the pricing seemed fair and ended up being a little less than the estimate.
I'm a business owner and take pride in treating customers with respect and integrity. I love working with businesses that share those values - thank you Chinook Plumbing!
Justin U.Solved our very odd plumbing issue and were helpful and professional throughout.
After a backup was cleared by another plumber I had Chinook out to scope the line and ensure we fixed the real problem. They found a 3' long metal rod in our line that was the true source. It took some ingenuity to get it out. Could have been a very expensive project, but they treated it like their own and found a way to remove it with only a few hours work, resulting in a much easier bill to handle for me.
Though they couldn't come immediately, they arrived when we scheduled and were a pleasure to work with.



