Plumbing in Wilsonville's oldest area
Old Town sits on the west side of I-5, between the Willamette River and Wilsonville Road. The city's Old Town Neighborhood Plan traces the area to a settlement of 1846 and a ferry that closed in 1954 after the I-5 bridge opened. The plan describes mainly detached single-family homes, many on lots larger than in newer neighborhoods, along with some apartments and a mobile home park.
The plan also says twelve existing buildings were approximately 100 years old at the time it was written, and that Boones Ferry Road is the only route into and out of Old Town. We do not treat a home's age as proof of what is inside its walls. A camera or a visit tells you far more than a year built.
One road in and out
The plan says Boones Ferry Road is the only route into Old Town, so we ask for clear directions when you call.
Mostly detached homes
The plan describes mainly single-family homes, many on larger lots than newer neighborhoods.
Close to the river
Old Town sits between the Willamette and Wilsonville Road. Ask the city whether your lot falls in a mapped floodplain.
Mixed ages
Some buildings are old and many date from 1951 onward, so each address deserves its own look.
Before you call about a problem in Old Town
These steps help us understand your home quickly.
Locate the valve, often near the meter or where the line enters the house, and make sure it turns.
Prior repairs, a remodel or an earlier repipe help us understand what we may find.
If a basement, crawlspace or floor drain backs up, stop using water and note which fixtures are affected.
Give us the address and what you see, and ask about availability.
If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 first.
Plumbing problem in Old Town?
Call and describe what you see. We will explain how we would look at it.
Services homeowners here ask about
Many Old Town calls are about the same things as anywhere else, and the starting point depends on the symptom.
| If you notice | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Slow drains in several fixtures | Drain cleaning | Opens the line and shows whether the problem is a single clog or a main line |
| Repeated backups | Sewer line cleaning | Clears the main line and sets up a camera look if needed |
| Pipes you are not sure about | Sewer inspection | A camera shows what the line actually looks like |
| Visible leaks or damp spots | Leak detection | Finds the source before walls or floors are opened |
| Multiple repairs in the same system | Repiping | Explains when replacing the pipe makes more sense than patching |
A failing fixture or a leaking supply line often points to faucet repair or toilet repair first.
Local note and sources
The facts on this page come from the City of Wilsonville's Old Town Neighborhood Plan and its neighborhood page. The plan is dated, so details such as building counts, stormwater conditions and overhead utility lines may have changed since it was written. We have not verified conditions at any specific address.
Questions from Old Town residents
Yes. We do not assume what is behind the walls from a home's age, so we start by looking at the actual fixtures, lines and any past repairs.
If you know what pipe material you have, tell us. If you do not, we will help you find out.
Yes. The city plan says Boones Ferry Road is the only route in or out. Give us the address and any directions about parking or access when you call.
The city's Old Town plan includes a map of the 100-year and 500-year floodplains in the Old Town area, but we do not decide mapping for individual lots. Ask the City of Wilsonville or check the current flood maps for your address.
Yes. A sewer inspection sends a camera through the line so you can see its condition before deciding on a repair, and we can explain what the footage shows.
Call (503) 974-3329, give us the address and what you are seeing, and ask about availability. We do not promise a fixed arrival time.