Columbia Drain

Columbia Drain specializes in clearing clogged drains using high-pressure water jetting and advanced equipment. Our technicians resolve blockages in kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, and floor drains efficiently. We serve residential and commercial properties, ensuring systems function optimally to prevent backups and water damage.

We maintain Contech Storm Filters to remove pollutants like oil and heavy metals from stormwater. Our certified technicians ensure compliance with environmental regulations through regular inspections and cleaning. This service protects local waterways and prevents system failures in commercial and industrial settings.

Regular catch basin cleaning prevents debris buildup that causes flooding. Our team services basins across Portland and Vancouver, ensuring proper drainage for stormwater systems. This proactive maintenance extends infrastructure lifespan and reduces environmental contamination risks.

We install and maintain oil-water separators to remove hydrocarbons from wastewater. This service ensures compliance with environmental standards for businesses handling oil-based substances. Our solutions protect sewer systems and prevent costly regulatory violations for industrial clients.

Columbia Drain offers urgent assistance for drain failures and stormwater emergencies. Our rapid response team addresses critical issues like severe clogs and flooding outside regular hours. This service minimizes property damage and restores functionality quickly for residential and commercial clients.

Jim founded Columbia Drain with a commitment to customer satisfaction. He guarantees refunds or credits for unsatisfied clients and emphasizes quality workmanship. With decades of industry experience, he leads a team focused on reliable, efficient drainage solutions.

Yes, we provide emergency services for urgent drain issues outside regular hours.

We serve Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, including surrounding areas.

If unsatisfied, we offer refunds or account credits for our services.

Yes, we serve commercial businesses and light industrial clients with specialized solutions.

Call us at (503) 313-7246 during business hours or visit our website for bookings.

Yes, our team is certified for storm filter and bio swale maintenance.

I have used Columbia Drain (Jim) since we bought our house in 2005 and he has been super helpful with our old waste lines. He has cleared and scoped the lines approx every 2-3 years and every time he shows us on camera and given a copy when requested. I have offered to help with his equipment going down the stairs and he never takes me up on it. He always cleans up after himself. Other reviewers have complained about price and payment methods.you get what you pay for.

Our waste lines are 78 years old and Jim has taken care of them and hasn't tried to upsell us in any way. Not that he does the plumbing side of it but he has referrals and offered them to us if we ever needed them. As for payment, he will take credit card but offers a discount for cash or check. I am a gen x'er so count me in on having cash;)

Expensive for a minor service. I also didn't like the way they take payments, it seems like an inefficient outdated way of doing things. Technician was friendly and quick.

I have never experienced such a horrible person when contacting this company. He was rude and condescending and literally told me how dare I reach out to him on a holiday weekend. If you cannot deal with customers, regardless of the date, find a receptionist who knows how to speak to people with respect and dignity or maybe wait till your precious holiday weekend is over to return a phone call. I will not use this company again strictly based on how I was spoken to. I don't know who you are to the company but you should learn to speak to people like an adult.

Technician was friendly and expedient. Cost was way out of line compared to other services I've received from other providers. $350 to snake 5' of drain is outrageous. I checked my security camera and a total of 24 minutes elapsed between arrival and departure. Even considering a $150 trip charge (hypothetical as it's not outlined on their bill, there's simply a $350 line item) that leaves $200 for 24 minutes worth of work. $200/hr plus a trip charge seems excessive, I guess I'll start getting bids on even the smaller jobs from now on.

This business damaged my vehicle while its commercial truck drove partially in the emergency lane on 205 north. I called the company spoke with Jim who told me to have my insurance company call their office and they would take care of it. Well guess what they refused to help. Good thing I got the plate # so my insurance can get the insurance information that way. I tried to get the drivers attention to pull over but he wouldn't.

I've had two experiences with these folks, one great and one awful. The first time was just as you'd expect; prompt, professional and reasonable. The second time, we started calling and emailing last November and only just recently got someone out, several MONTHS later. I'm fine with someone being overbooked, but to just be ignored or lead-on really sucks, especially when you're a repeat customer. We won't use them again.