Water Line Replacement – Raleigh Hills, Beaverton OR
True Flow Plumbing replaces water service lines throughout Raleigh Hills. The mixed housing eras in Raleigh Hills mean two different water line problems depending on which decade the home was built. Older homes from the 1950s and early 1960s may still have original galvanized steel service lines — now 60-plus years old, past their rated service life, and likely showing significant interior rust restriction. Homes from the 1970s and 80s were built with copper, which in Portland's soft water environment develops pinhole pitting over 40-plus years. Either way, the replacement material is the same: PEX, which handles both problems and is built for the next 50-plus years.
Two Pipe Problems in Raleigh Hills — One Solution
1950s–60s: Galvanized Steel
- 60+ years old — past rated service life
- Heavy interior rust deposits narrowing the pipe
- Rust-colored water, especially in the morning
- Significantly reduced pressure at fixtures
- Cannot be cleaned — only replaced
1970s–80s: Copper
- 40+ years in Portland's soft water
- Pinhole pitting from acidic water chemistry
- Small leaks in walls or underground
- Blue-green staining at fixtures
- Patching individual pinholes leaves the rest unchanged
The Replacement: PEX
- Immune to both galvanic corrosion and soft water pitting
- Full pressure from meter to house from day one
- Flexible — handles soil movement without joint stress
- 50+ year rated service life
- Right for any Raleigh Hills home regardless of original pipe material
Signs Your Raleigh Hills Water Line Needs Replacement
- Rust-colored or discolored water, especially first thing in the morning
- Pressure noticeably lower at multiple fixtures than it used to be
- Small wet spots on walls or ceilings with no clear source
- Water bill increasing without explanation
- Blue-green staining at faucet aerators or drains
- Soft or wet area in the yard along the service line route
How We Replace It in Raleigh Hills
Raleigh Hills has a mix of flat and gently sloped terrain depending on where in the neighborhood the property sits. We assess each lot individually before deciding on installation method. Most Raleigh Hills properties work well with directional drilling — the boring machine pulls the new PEX line underground without opening a continuous trench, and driveways and landscaping stay intact. Where the lot layout or soil makes directional drilling impractical, we use targeted excavation and explain why before starting.
- Site assessment before committing to method
- Directional drilling on most Raleigh Hills lots
- New PEX service line — 50+ year rated, corrosion-proof
- Washington County permit handled
- Water restored before we leave
- Most replacements completed same day
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if my Raleigh Hills home has galvanized or copper water lines?
The easiest check is at the main shutoff where the service line enters the house. Galvanized is gray-silver and slightly magnetic. Copper is reddish-brown. If the pipe is gray and magnetic and the home is from the 1950s or 60s, it's galvanized. If it's been partially replaced over the years, you may have sections of both. We can assess the full line and tell you exactly what's there.
Do you need a permit to replace a water service line in Raleigh Hills?
Raleigh Hills is unincorporated Washington County, so permits go through Washington County rather than the City of Beaverton. We handle the permit as part of the job.
Do you serve all of Raleigh Hills?
Yes — every residential street throughout Raleigh Hills, including the areas near Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and the hillside portions of the neighborhood.
Raleigh Hills & Beaverton Neighborhoods We Serve
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Water Line Issues in Raleigh Hills?
Call us. We'll identify what's in the ground and give you straight answers on what it needs.