When something goes wrong with your plumbing, you want a plumber who shows up on time, explains the problem in plain language, and fixes it right. Alchemy Plumbing brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience to every job, from a dripping faucet to a full bathroom remodel. We work on older homes with original pipes and newer builds with modern systems alike. Whatever your home needs, we treat it like our own.
We keep things simple for homeowners. Same-day availability means you are not stuck waiting days for help, and financing options make bigger repairs and upgrades easier to manage. Every quote is clear and upfront, so you know what you are paying for before we start. Our goal is to solve the problem fast and get your household back to its normal routine.
From start to finish, Alchemy was a great team to work with. They were friendly, personable, and had great follow-up & communication.
From start to finish, Alchemy was a great team to work with. They were friendly, personable, and had great follow-up & communication.
Alchemy Plumbing absolutely exceeded all of my expectations.
I’d highly recommend Alchemy Plumbing — 100%. If I need work done in the future, they’ll be my first call.
Alchemy Plumbing offered us a free 65-point inspection, which Brandon and Justin handled with exceptional professionalism.
I highly recommend Alchemy Plumbing. They are absolute professionals from when I called and made the appointment to the end of the job.
They came out quickly when our water heater went out and had it back up and running quickly.
Most plumbing problems start small. A slow drip under a sink or a toilet that runs a little too long can turn into water damage, mold, or a much bigger bill if it sits. In Clackamas, the long wet season keeps crawl spaces damp for months, so a leak under the floor can go unnoticed until the subfloor starts to soften. Catching trouble early saves you money and stress.
Keep an eye out for these common signs that it is time to call a plumber.
If you spot any of these, give us a call. Our plumbers track down the source, walk you through what we found, and make a lasting repair instead of a quick patch.
A new fixture or water heater is only as good as the installation behind it. Loose connections, the wrong size unit, and shortcuts on venting are some of the most common reasons new equipment fails early. Our team takes the time to measure, size, and fit every installation to your home and to how your family actually uses water. That care up front means fewer callbacks and a system that holds up.
Many Clackamas homes have been standing for decades, and original water heaters, shutoff valves, and supply lines do not last forever. Replacing these parts before they fail protects your home and can cut down on wasted water and energy. We install water heaters, tankless systems, toilets, faucets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, and water filtration systems. If you are planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, we can handle the plumbing from rough-in to the final fixture.
We also help homeowners pick energy-efficient options that fit their budget. Low-flow toilets and high-efficiency water heaters use less water and power without giving up performance. We will lay out your choices honestly and recommend what makes sense for your home, not what costs the most.
Plumbing around Clackamas gets tested all year, from months of steady winter rain to freezing east winds and dry summers when outdoor water use climbs. Having one plumbing team you can call for all of it makes life easier. Here is what Alchemy Plumbing handles for local homeowners.
If your plumbing problem is not on this list, ask us anyway. Chances are we have handled it many times over the past 25 years.
Clackamas does not get hard freezes very often, but when cold air pours out of the Columbia River Gorge, the east wind can drop temperatures fast and hold them there for days. The January 2024 ice storm was a sharp reminder, with frozen pipes and water damage reported in homes across Clackamas County. Because these cold snaps are rare, a lot of homes are simply not prepared for them. That is exactly why they cause so much damage when they arrive.
Most of the risk sits under the house. Many local homes are built over vented crawl spaces, and the water lines running through them are exposed to the same cold air blowing outside. Open foundation vents, missing pipe insulation, and hose bibs on the windward side of the house are common weak spots. We see these problems in Sunnyside, on the streets around Clackamas Town Center, along the slopes near Mount Talbert, and on older properties toward Carver, where wind exposure and crawl space construction overlap.
When you call us about a frozen or burst pipe, we first help you shut off the main water supply to limit damage. Our plumbers then find the frozen section, thaw it safely with controlled heat, and check the full run for split pipes or cracked fittings that may not leak until the water is back on. After the repair, we look at what caused the freeze and recommend practical fixes like pipe insulation, heat cable on vulnerable lines, frost-free hose bibs, or rerouting exposed piping. That way, the next east wind does not catch your home off guard.
Plenty of companies can fix a pipe. What sets us apart is how we do the work and how we treat the people we work for.
Our reputation is built one home at a time, and we work hard to protect it. When you call Alchemy Plumbing, you get a team that shows up on time, does what it says, and stands behind every job.
We offer same-day service for many plumbing problems. Call us as early in the day as you can, and we will do our best to get a plumber to you that day.
Shut off your main water valve right away, keep people away from wet electrical areas, and call us. Fast action keeps water damage to a minimum.
Close your foundation vents before a cold snap, insulate exposed pipes, disconnect garden hoses, and let faucets drip during freezing weather.
Yes. We offer financing options that make water heater replacements, repiping, and remodel plumbing easier to fit into your budget.
For older homes or properties with large trees nearby, a camera inspection every couple of years helps catch roots and cracks before they cause a backup.
