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Carsten Plumbing and Rooter Inc. Plumbing contractor. Chris Carsten, founder of CPR, began his career as a drain cleaner in Portland, Oregon. He has earned plumbing licenses in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He brings to his customers a wealth of knowledge acquired from working in a variety of environments, from service to remodels to construction, and he strives to bring the best of what he has learned to his customers doorsteps: courtesy, integrity, and knowledge of the plumbing trade.
Services
Repaired or Replaced
Report
Toilets
Sinks
Faucets
Garbage Disposals
Valves of any kind
OLD plumbing
Leaks, broken, frozen pipes
Pumps
Water Heaters
Slab Leaks
Meter to house leaks
Rooter service- (drains unclogged)
Video inspections
Carsten Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. strives to provide the best service for the most reasonable price, using quality materials installed to the highest standards to ensure peace of mind to our customers. A Portland plumbing company also serving Clackamas, Gladstone, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Gresham, Troutdale, and surrounding areas.
Chris Carsten, founder of CPR, began his career as a drain cleaner in Portland, Oregon. He has earned plumbing licenses in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He brings to his customers a wealth of knowledge acquired from working in a variety of environments, from service to remodels to construction, and he strives to bring the best of what he has learned to his customers' doorsteps: courtesy, integrity, and knowledge of the plumbing trade.
When you call Carsten Plumbing & Rooter, you may ask to speak to the plumber, the person who will fix or replace fixtures, or unclog your drain. Carsten Plumbing employs Licensed plumbers and trained drain service technicians, not unlicensed persons with limited experience. Carsten Plumbing's prices are fair and affordable.
Homeowner's insurance generally covers household water damage if the damage is sudden and accidental, such as damage caused by burst pipes. It does not cover damage of the sort covered by flood insurance, i.e., rising water from outside; or damage caused over time by lack of maintenance. A water damage claim can be a red flag to insurers as well as to future homebuyers, signaling a likelihood of repeat water claims. It is better to maintain a home for water issues than face the risks of increased insurance costs and reduced home marketability.
Reviews (20)
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Blake Mitchell
Apr 05, 2022
Chris at Carsten Plumbing did an absolute awesome job. Very efficient, personable, knowledgeable and the pricing was much lower than other quotes. I HIGHLY recommend using Carsten over all other competitors. I'd give him 10 stars, however it only goes up to 5. Service: Water heater repair
David Payne
May 23, 2021
Chris is very professional and does excellent work. I will continue to hire him for all of my plumbing needs in the future.
Daniel Rodriguez
May 05, 2021
Simply the best last minute repair of a leaking pipe that was very difficult to access--yet Chris found a way to easily find it, fix it and show me how to tighten it from now on! What plumber does that? Carsten Plumbing & Rooter does that-- use him, you will not be disappointed! Services: Faucet repair, Plumbing pipe repair
John Andrews
Dec 25, 2020
Chris has been taking care of all my plumbing needs in my personal home and in my rentals. He has been invaluable! Services: Install water heater, Find & repair leak, Install shower, Install toilet, Repair faucet, Repair shower, Unclog drain, Install garbage disposal
Eric Kraus
Dec 17, 2020
Chris did a great job replacing my thermal expansion tank. He was fast, clean, and did a quality job
Eric Squires
Jul 22, 2020
Chris Carsten has done perfect work for me twice. He came today on short notice and replaced a failed galvanized pipe with the newer pex pipe. Great communication and an easygoing manner makes his visits more like a good friend coming over to help in a pinch than anything else. Straight shooting and good on cost containment, both hallmarks of Chris. I recommend him, he earned my trust. THANKS Chris!
Francine Marie
Jun 08, 2020
Chris has been our plumber for around 15 years for both our residence and our rental. They are both older homes with older plumbing. Chris thru the years has been amazing to work with. Excellent plumber with amazing detective skills which only comes with years of experience! A pleasure to work with, trustworthy and an amazing plumber! Doesn't get any better in my opinion!
Francine M.
Oct 17, 2019
Chris has been our plumber for around 15 years for both our residence and our rental. They are both older homes with older plumbing.
Chris thru the years has been amazing to work with. Excellent plumber with amazing detective skills which only comes with years of experience! A pleasure to work with, trustworthy and an amazing plumber! Doesn't get any better in my opinion!
Igor Zelen
Aug 23, 2019
I've used Chris on my last project and words can't express how smoothly the job went and his understanding of the profession.he has done an amazing job for me, on time and at a very reasonable rate. Thanks Chris and I will be happy to hire you again on my next project.
Missy Stevens
Aug 18, 2019
Discovered Chris about 4-1/2 years ago. We moved into a house in a new yown. Systematically, everything died, broke or leaked. With no one to ask for referrals I google-searched plumbers and read reviews. Chris's reviews were all 5 star with great comments. He responded immediately to my message. Chris has been so kind, professional and fair. He has done an amazing job on every project.

He's punctual and communicates his ETA. His work is excellent and leaves the area clean. Prices are incredibly fair. It's hard to find someone who is a true craftsman that you can trust. I wish I could give more stars - 5 isn't enough.
Julianna Winter
Nov 02, 2018
Do you need a plumber? Call Chris with Carsten Plumbing and Rooter! I have called many plumbers, and they are all rude, talk to you and ask you questions like you are a plumber and make you feel insecure, and rip you off with unreal prices. Not Chris. He is kind, helpful, and affordable. Save yourself time calling around and just start with Chris. You will be happy you did!
Courtnie Arnell
Aug 24, 2018
Thank you so much! I called around to multiple plumbers and Chris was the third one to come to my house. He was kind, not pushy, and incredibly helpful. You also cannot beat his price! I would highly recommend.
Christen G.
Sep 19, 2017
I called this business and left a message about getting my garbage disposal fixed. I got a call back from the owner, Chris, within the hour! He gave me two quotes: one for cleaning and one for a replacement (should he have to go that route). He was able to fit me in first thing the following day! Chris arrived on time, was able to clean my disposal quickly and I paid the exact price I was quoted the day before.
Scott Kinmartin
Mar 11, 2017
I had a waterline burst in the ceiling of my garage and I panicked until Chris returned my call quickly and walked me through the proper procedures to turn the water off, turn off the outdoor faucet valve, etc. and resolve the aggressive leak. I was able to text him pictures of my unit and get immediate step-by-step help before he could check out the faulty pipe(s) in person. It sure helped prevent serious damage and put me at ease after his prompt assistance. Such excellent help!
Rob Downer
Feb 09, 2017
I think so often that I should have become a plumber. Since we've found ourselves in some tricky plumbing situations over the past 5 years (a common story among homeowners who live in older homes), the cost to repair these things that I cannot repair myself is overwhelming. I was looking for someone new. Someone who wasn't one of the 'big plumbing empires' in the Portland Metro.

I found Chris (CPR Plumbing) by searching through recommendations posted by neighbors on the 'Nextdoor' app/website. I called him up, described the situation we're having, & found that he had availability the next day! Chris arrived exactly on time. We looked at the situation, he assessed it, and gave me the rundown on his cost for labor and his 'estimate' as to the time it would take to complete the project.

Not only did he get the problem solved, but he had the new toilet installed, his fee was beyond reasonable (when comparing the cost of another recent plumbing repair we had to have done), and his work is top notch! I cannot express how vital it is to have a professional who communicates clearly, listens intently, works WITH you (without judging or talking down to you), and whose customer service skills match his craftsmanship. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks again Chris! I look forward to knowing that I can confidently call on you to help us navigate the waters (haha).
Jeff S.
Sep 20, 2013
This fella is fantastic. Had a plumbing emergency, read his reviews and gave him a call. Not only did he move things around so he could come right over but he charged a VERY fair fee. Competent, Courteous and Professional. I wish more people ran their business like Mr Carsten. I won't hesitate to refer him and use him in the future!
Jim
We bought a 44 year old house,as it turns out needs a lot of fixing up. We have had this carsten plumbing solve a problem that another "big name" company wanted to charge us over 5 grand to do. Carsten didn't rip us off and only charged us a couple hundred because that was all that was needed. Since then we have had our kitchen plumbing replaced, I don't even bother getting bids from other guys any more. Also this guy is the kind of person that you feel ok about having in your house and around your family!!!
Brad S.
Rare to find someone with good customer service skills, uncommon good sense, and superior competence. Chris manages all three with ease.
Got three estimates for replacing the outside water line. The first two started off with, "well, it's complicated..." and one stated a prohibitively high price. Chris showed up and within ten minutes declared it simple and had some additional suggestions, which solved some other minor problems, and, didn't cost extra. Highly recommended.
Laura Kurtz
Courteous, professional, competent, and affordable. Highly recommended! FYI, they give a discount if you pay in cash.
Scott Kinmartin
I had a waterline burst in the ceiling of my garage and I panicked until Chris returned my call quickly and walked me through the proper procedures to turn the water off, turn off the outdoor faucet valve, etc. and resolve the aggressive leak. I was able to text him pictures of my unit and get immediate step-by-step help before he could check out the faulty pipe(s) in person. It sure helped prevent serious damage and put me at ease after his prompt assistance. Such excellent help!