Pipeline Plumbing

What Pipeline Plumbing does

Pipeline Plumbing is a privately held, family-owned plumbing service company founded in 2004 by Adam and Lori Faren in Lake Oswego, Oregon, now headquartered in Tigard. The company provides residential and commercial plumbing services across the Portland Metro area spanning 17 cities in Oregon and Washington (including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Vancouver, and Lake Oswego). Core service categories include service and repair plumbing, drain cleaning (cable snaking, hydrojetting, sewer camera video inspection), remodel plumbing, new construction plumbing, boiler and water heater installation and repair, and trenchless pipe rehabilitation. The company is an authorized Navien Service Specialist for tankless water heaters and condensing boilers and a certified Aquasana installer for whole-house water filtration.

Name

Pipeline Plumbing

Legal name

Pipeline Plumbing & Drains

Website

https://pipelineplumbing.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB), Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting) (HSAOABAI)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Drain cleaning services
• Trenchless sewer repair
• Water heater installation
• Commercial plumbing contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Service and Repair: One-time service fees charged per job for residential and commercial plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance. Includes drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater services, fixture installation, sewer services, and full-service plumbing. Revenue is transaction-based, earned per service call or project completion. No subscription or recurring fees are charged for standard service. The company offers specials and discounts (e.g., $79 drain diagnostic, $500 off tankless water heater installation) to drive specific service bookings.
2. Plumbing Installation and Remodeling Projects: Project-based revenue from larger installations such as new construction plumbing, bathroom and kitchen remodels, additions, boiler installations, and whole-house repiping. These are higher-value, one-time jobs typically involving multiple service components and potentially financed through third-party lenders.
3. Financing Partner Referral: Pipeline Plumbing partners with Wells Fargo, Service Finance, and GoodLeap to offer customer financing. While not a direct revenue stream, financing options enable customers to proceed with larger projects they might otherwise defer, indirectly supporting higher-value service bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pipeline Plumbing provides residential and commercial plumbing services including general service/repair, drain cleaning (cabling and hydrojetting), water heater and boiler installation and repair, bathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing, new construction plumbing, sewer camera video inspection, and no-dig trenchless sewer replacement using Bluelight LED CIPP lining technology. The company also installs Navien tankless water heaters and Aquasana water filtration systems, and offers financing through Wells Fargo, Service Finance, and GoodLeap. Services are dispatched 24/7 across the Portland Metro area (Oregon and Washington) via phone and online scheduling.

Product overview

Pipeline Plumbing offers a broad portfolio of residential and commercial plumbing services organized into five main categories: Service/Repair Plumbing (general repairs, leak detection, fixture work), Drain Cleaning Services (cable/snaking, hydrojetting, camera inspections), Remodel Plumbing (bathroom and kitchen remodels), New Construction Plumbing (new builds and additions), and specialized offerings including boiler installation/repair, Navien tankless water heaters, Aquasana water filtration, and No-Dig Trenchless Sewer Replacement using CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) lining technology. The company also provides financing options through Wells Fargo, Service Finance, and GoodLeap. Services are available to both residential and commercial customers across the greater Portland metro area including Tigard (headquarters), Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, WA, with 24/7 emergency availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Service/Repair Plumbing General plumbing repair and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, including faucet repair, toilet repair, garbage disposal repair, leak detection, hose bib repair, pressure reducing valve replacement, and whole-home plumbing inspections.
• Drain Cleaning Services Comprehensive drain cleaning for sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, floor drains, main lines, and storm drains, including cable/snaking, hydrojetting, camera inspections, root intrusion removal, and grease trap cleaning for residential and commercial customers.
• Remodel Plumbing Plumbing services for bathroom and kitchen remodels, including fixture upgrades, pipe relocation, shower and tub installation, and drainage solutions for renovation projects.
• New Construction Plumbing Full plumbing system installation for new residential and commercial construction, including additions, new house plumbing, water heater installation, sump pump installation, and all sink and toilet set-up.
• Water Heater Repair and Replacement Repair and replacement services for traditional and tankless water heaters, including diagnosis of leaks, malfunctions, and insufficient heating for residential and commercial customers.
• Boiler Installation and Repair Installation, repair, and maintenance services for gas and electric boilers, including high-efficiency condensing units, emergency 24/7 repairs, and preventative tune-ups for residential and commercial boilers.
• Sewer Camera Video Inspection Diagnostic service using high-resolution sewer cameras to capture footage of sewer lines, identifying blockages, root intrusions, cracks, or deterioration. Used as both a diagnostic tool and quality verification for trenchless lining installations.
• No-Dig Trenchless Sewer Replacement (CIPP) Trenchless sewer lateral rehabilitation using Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining technology, including the Bluelight LED CIPP system from HammerHead that cures resin-saturated liners up to 5x faster than conventional CIPP methods, reducing or eliminating the need for excavation. The liner adds at least 50 years of service life to the pipe.
• Trenchless Main Water Line Replacement Minimally invasive water line replacement using trenchless techniques that eliminate extensive digging, preserving landscape and reducing project timelines while replacing the main water line.
• Whole House Water Line Repiping Complete replacement of outdated or damaged water lines throughout the home, addressing low water pressure, leaks, or corroded pipes using high-quality materials.
• Hydrojetting Services High-pressure water jet cleaning of sewer lines and storm drain lines to remove stubborn clogs, tree roots, grease, scale, sediment, and debris, restoring pipes to like-new condition and delaying the need for another service call to clear blockages up to 4 times longer than mechanical snaking.
• Navien Tankless Water Heater and Boiler Products Authorized Navien Service Specialist offering installation, servicing, repair, and diagnosis of Navien high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters and boilers for residential and commercial applications, providing continuous hot water and whole-house heating.
• Aquasana Water Filtration Products Certified Aquasana installer providing whole-house water filtration systems, under-sink and countertop filters, and shower filters to reduce contaminants including chlorine, lead, PFOA/PFOS, and microplastics. Includes the Water for Life program for extended warranty and filter discount benefits.
• Plumbing Project Financing Flexible payment plans through Wells Fargo, Service Finance, and GoodLeap, offering revolving credit, promotional no-interest plans, low-interest financing, and instant digital credit decisions for plumbing projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bluelight CIPP liner adds at least 50 years of service life to rehabilitated pipes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HammerHead (HammerHead Trenchless)coreTechnology or IntegrationPipeline Plumbing uses the HammerHead Bluelight LED CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) lining system for trenchless sewer rehabilitation. This is a core differentiator for the company's no-dig sewer replacement services. The Bluelight system uses LED light to cure resin-saturated liners up to 5x faster than conventional CIPP methods. Pipeline Plumbing's website prominently features HammerHead Bluelight technology and links to HammerHead's website and product pages.
• NaviencoreTechnology or IntegrationPipeline Plumbing is an authorized Navien Service Specialist offering installation and servicing of Navien's high-efficiency tankless water heaters and condensing boilers. Navien's products are a core part of Pipeline Plumbing's water heating and boiler service offering. The company offers purchase, installation, servicing, repair, and diagnosis of Navien products.
• AquasanacoreTechnology or IntegrationPipeline Plumbing is a certified Aquasana installer for whole-house water filtration systems, under-sink and countertop filters, and shower filters. The company offers Aquasana product installation and also promotes the Water for Life program for extended warranty and filter discount benefits. Aquasana is a brand of A.O. Smith Corporation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: National residential services brand with plumbing, restoration, and home-services offerings. Broad incumbent with overlapping plumbing service lines although its core brand is restoration rather than plumbing.
• Roto-Rooter: National residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and water-damage service brand. Operates broadly across the U.S. with overlapping residential plumbing service categories that Pipeline Plumbing serves in Portland.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large national residential services provider (American Residential Services) covering plumbing, HVAC, and drain cleaning. Competes across multiple service categories Pipeline Plumbing offers and serves both residential and commercial customers.

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National residential plumbing franchise providing repair, replacement, and maintenance services with on-time guarantees. Directly comparable in service categories, customer profile, and small-crew field-service delivery model.
• Zoom Drain: National franchise focused on drain and sewer services including hydrojetting, camera inspection, and trenchless repair. Closely comparable to Pipeline Plumbing's drain-cleaning and trenchless capabilities and customer base.
• The Eco Plumbers: Portland Metro residential plumbing service company offering repair, drain cleaning, water heater, and trenchless services in the same geographic market. Direct local competitor for the same homeowner customers.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Nationwide plumbing franchise offering residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and trenchless repair. Closely overlaps Pipeline Plumbing's core service mix and customer type, including trenchless sewer replacement.

Others

• Angi (formerly Angie's List): Lead generation and reviews platform prominently featured by Pipeline Plumbing as its primary trust signal. Functions as a marketing channel and ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pipeline.plumbing.drains
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pipeline-plumbing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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