Standard Plumbing & Heating Co
Company Overview
With 65 years of plumbing experience, our family-owned business stands out.
We specialize in repair and updating along with replacing old pipes in older residences with Copper or cross-linked polyethylene.
We have a strong presence in the property management sector, with a diverse clientele.
While many Portland plumbers offer limited services, Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. delivers a full selection of plumbing solutions, including plumbing repairs, Drain Cleaning Services, and pipe replacement for the Portland area.
Our team is adept at efficiently and effectively identifying plumbing problems.
When you face a plumbing issue, you can trust Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. to provide the help you need.
The business has been operated by father and son, Don and Tim Alton, for the past 26 years.
Katie, my wife, handles the office tasks, including payroll and billing.
Calls are forwarded to Don when we are away from the office, providing customers with direct access to a plumber.
Our communication remains open after hours, reflecting the same availability we offer during the day.
We aim to show our dedication to assisting our customers through this approach.
Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. is recognized as a dependable plumbing service in the Portland Metro region.
With licenses and bonds from the State of Oregon, Don and Tim ensure that every job is completed correctly from the outset.
Don Alton, a Portland native, was born on Christmas Day in 1942.
Having lived in Portland and West Linn, he attended West Linn High School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1960.
After high school, he enlisted in the Navy, serving as a pipefitter for 3.5 years.
He enrolled in Class A schools in San Diego in 1961 to learn pipefitting and plumbing.
After his honorable discharge, he took a position at Shell Chemical Co. in Torrance, California, in 1963.
During his 8.5 years at Shell Chemical as a lab technician, he pursued studies at Golden West College and Long Beach State using the GI Bill.
In 1964, he tied the knot with his wife in Redondo Beach, California.
They relocated to Oregon in 1971, acquiring a home in Metzger, and have been living there ever since.
The couple has three children and eight grandchildren.
They marked their 45th wedding anniversary in May.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Shower installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
I love this company. Most recently Tim helped us through a complicated kitchen plumbing remodel and he was so helpful, knowledgeable, flexible and efficient. It was great! I will be their plumbing customer for life!
I had a plumbing problem that had me stumped. I called first thing in the morning and was told they could be by my house the same day. Tim called to let me know he was on his way. He showed up on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Not only did he quickly fix our utility sink drain issue, but he took a look at our new half bath sink install and fixed that drain as well. Not only did Tim do the work quickly, but it looks great. On top of all that, the price is unbeatable. I couldn't recommend these guys more, and they'll be my first call for any plumbing jobs in the future.
Friendly, professional, and efficient. Called this father and son team to get a last minute fix so I could sell my house. They showed up on time and fixed the plumbing issue in minutes. I will definitely be using these guys in the future
Alissa B.Great service, fast and friendly! We had a clogged bathroom sink. My call was returned within the hour, and service was scheduled for the next day. They resolved the issue, answered several other questions, and left the bathroom cleaner than when they arrived. Will call them in the future, no question.
Standard Plumbing goes above and beyond what the job looks like, to actually get it done right. I recently hired them to do what I thought was a simple repair/replace problem, but the original part had been installed wrong, and then corroded, so the job was much more complicated than it appeared. Standard Plumbing was prompt and very fair with the cost of the project. I have also used them in the past for other plumbing needs, and have always had courteous, prompt service.
Pierre B.I'm an out of state landlord and I called Standard Plumbing to replace a kitchen sink in my rental unit. Don was awesome. Collected the information I could provide and contacted the tenants for the additional information he needed to provide an estimate. From there, he took care of everything and sent pictures when the work was completed. Great quality, quick service and very reasonably priced. When I need plumbing service, I will gladly call him again. Highly recommended.
I have had the good fortune to have Don and Tim work on a number of my plumbing projects and have always been amazed at their honesty, integrity, patience, and helpfulness. They are not only well versed in their trade, but they offer much advice and offer options for you to consider so that you can make a well informed decision as to the final outcome of your project. As a homeowner and former contractor, I can say with great confidence that you will have nothing but an exceptional experience with this company - they are the best and I am thankful to know that whenever I call them the job will be done right, at a very reasonable price.
Alexi S.I am new to the Portland area and recently purchased a home. I had a plumbing project that I wanted to get done very quickly upon moving in. Don came out on the same day that I called him and gave me a very fair estimate and was incredibly easy to work with. They showed up a day later and got everything done faster than expected and right on budget. These guys are fantastic, Ive already recommended them to a friend and will happily continue to do so. Don definitely made me feel welcomed to the area.
Be careful with these guys. Very shady practices. I bought a hotwater heater from these guys. It was defected, and they never helped with the return. I had to send the heater back myself to the manufacture. When the refund came back, it had to go through standard. I called to ask how much we would be getting back, and they yelled at me and hung up on me. They would never disclose how much the manufacture sent back, leaving me to feel like they tried to skim my refund. Very rude folks. I'll never give them another dollar.
Karin E.Fast and thorough service. Patient with explaining plumbing questions, or with explaining why the fix you expected isn't the best solution.
Our building's property manager always used these guys, so for almost 10 years we had great service from them. Now, as a new homeowner, I would definitely call them first.











