True, our founders would be amazed at todays modern commercial heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems with completely automated, computer controlled DDC systems. But our thrust remains the same: the highest quality work, bid competitively and finished on time. Our long list of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects speaks for itself.
We are large enough to handle major building complexes and flexible enough to undertake small-specialized residential work as well. And our well-trained service department makes any plumbing, hvac, boiler or controls repair job only a phone call away. DeTemple Company; Family owned and operated for over a century with depth of experience, concerned about our customers, and still available 24 hours a day.
We look forward to working with you regarding any plumbing, HVAC, boiler or controls project you may have.
We are large enough to handle major building complexes and flexible enough to undertake small-specialized residential work as well. And our well-trained service department makes any plumbing, hvac, boiler or controls repair job only a phone call away. DeTemple Company; Family owned and operated for over a century with depth of experience, concerned about our customers, and still available 24 hours a day.
We look forward to working with you regarding any plumbing, HVAC, boiler or controls project you may have.
Services
DeTemple Company has been providing service for plumbing needs since 1895. We are equipped with 24/7 service for plumbing, HVAC, boilers and controls. Our service is charged by 1/4 hour increments with no minimum charge and no "automatic" charges like truck, tools or mileage. Quality work for reasonable rates with union affiliated service technicians means dependability, excellence, and distinction.
DeTemple Company's Plumbing construction department has been helping Portland area customers with their plumbing needs since 1895. We have the experience and expertise it takes to accomplish a large variety of plumbing projects on time and on budget. Our Plumbing construction department has Project managers and field technicians with years of experience and all the licensing it takes to complete your most demanding plumbing needs.
DeTemple Company's HVAC construction department continually exceeds our customer's expectations through hard work and attention to detail. Whether we accomplish large complex projects or small tenant improvement project, all our customers have the satisfaction of knowing that they have one of Portland oldest and best established companies working with them.
Reviews (26)
Steven Harmon
Jan 04, 2022
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I maintain a tower in downtown Portland. I heard the residents talking about how good these guys are. I had no idea if they did commercial buildings.so I thought I would give them a shot. I had a problem with a whole floor getting nothing but hot water. So I called and was told a time that day. The tech showed up. Real nice guy name Wayne. We went in to the units. Checked them out. Then he went in to our boiler room. He fixed some things. And took care of the problem in a hour. Then I called them again for a leak. He found it. And it was hard to find one. A pin hole leak behind the Sheetrock in
Chris Guy
Dec 17, 2021
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Asked DeTemople to install a bathroom faucet. The faucet was missing one part, and instead of getting the needed part they did a partial install that did not work and charged me over $700 to install it. I called to complain and they said they would have management get back to me, and they never called back. DeTemple is a rip off, not to be trusted and do shoddy work.
Craig C.
Sep 30, 2021
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Our water main from street meter to first valve in house needed full replacement. Wayne E. was the project manager. His timely communication and work updates were greatly appreciated. Our work warranted boring under our on slope home. Because of slope and barriers the first bore to the house was unsuccessful. The easy thing for DeTemple to do was go around the perimeter of our house and drill through foundation. More time and cost to me. Instead, DeTemple problem solved by boring a second hole in a different location chancing another fallback. Luckily for me, it worked. The price was as
Cj B.
Sep 24, 2021
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Murly A.
Sep 14, 2021
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Our rental had a pipe burst on a Saturday night while I was out of town. After calling about 10 plumbers who claimed to have 24 hour service, DeTemple came through. The plumber was a great communicator and he drove all the way from Estacada to inner SE Portland at 11pm on a Saturday night and fixed the issue perfectly. Forever grateful for DeTemple!
Carol T.
Sep 01, 2021
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Todd came out and installed new shut off valves for our house and a new outdoor faucet. Not only was he quick but also the cost was very reasonable. This the 2nd visit. The 1st time he came out when we had the snow storm last winter within 2 hours of my call and fixed a pipe that froze under my deck that caused water to go into my basement. I felt bad he had to crawl in the mud in the freezing temps but it didn't bother him.
J. French
Jul 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness
Joe was a terrific help. After our sink installation went off-course because of a mistake I made, he came back the same day to get us set up. We really rely on that sink, so having it back in action so quickly was awesome. Great service!
Service:Â Repair pipe
Joe was a terrific help. After our sink installation went off-course because of a mistake I made, he came back the same day to get us set up. We really rely on that sink, so having it back in action so quickly was awesome. Great service!
Service:Â Repair pipe
James Brost
Jul 18, 2021
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Culver Glass
Mar 31, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Having issues with my furnace and scheduled an appointment with Detemple who we have used for years. They called before my appointment and diagnosed and fixed over the phone. Saved me from having to pay for a service call. Wonderful company and could not more highly recommend.
Service:Â Repair HVAC
Having issues with my furnace and scheduled an appointment with Detemple who we have used for years. They called before my appointment and diagnosed and fixed over the phone. Saved me from having to pay for a service call. Wonderful company and could not more highly recommend.
Service:Â Repair HVAC
Carol T.
Feb 22, 2021
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Had a burst pipe after our winter storm which leaked into my basement. Todd from DeTemple came out that day with in a few hours replaced the pipe and a new shut off valve. Price was reasonable, he was good at explaining everything he did what caused the issue and showed me the parts he replaced and the shut off valve. He had to crawl under my extremely muddy and wet deck and remained cheerful. He also followed Covid protocol and masked up. I was extremely satisfied with the plumber ,the service and the company. Would definitely recommend.
Thomas Nelson
Jan 02, 2021
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Jill Petty
Nov 25, 2020
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I contracted with DeTemple for a bathroom remodel. I paid the contract price and then they continued to send me bills for work that was clearly within the scope of work included in the contract price. The plumber who completed most of the work was surly and complained constantly. I would not use this company again.
Services: Install shower, Install toilet, Install faucet
Services: Install shower, Install toilet, Install faucet
Dash M.
Jul 11, 2020
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We had bathroom plumbing needs during the COVID Stay Home. DeTemple sent Joseph out and he did an exemplary job plumbing wise and COVID saftey measure wise. He was very respectful and careful to protect our flooring, maintained appropriate social distance, and wore a mask the entire time. He was very efficient, focused, and a good communicator. He did not try to up sell us and was very cognizant about not wasting time. Our thanks for a professional job and safe job!
Serena S.
Mar 23, 2020
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Do yourself a favor and read the other 1 star reviews. I don't write 1 star reviews often. And I've taken a week to really consider whether I should but I wished I would have taken the other reviews to heart and hired someone else.
I recently moved into a new place in Portland and had 2 simple tasks for a plumber. Connect a cold water line to my water filter and assemble 2 bidets to the toilets. My plumber in Seattle did these things in less than an hour and charged me $50. It was a completely different story with Detemple. Tom V took 4 hours and charged me $744!
The water filter
I recently moved into a new place in Portland and had 2 simple tasks for a plumber. Connect a cold water line to my water filter and assemble 2 bidets to the toilets. My plumber in Seattle did these things in less than an hour and charged me $50. It was a completely different story with Detemple. Tom V took 4 hours and charged me $744!
The water filter
Pat B.
Feb 10, 2020
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We called Detemple because we thought our hot water tank was leaking that they had installed it 2 years ago- but when Todd came he said it was our furnace- big surprise since it was working great! So the next day they sent Randy to fix the furnace leak but after an hour and a half Randy said he couldn't fix it and he would have someone else come. So as of Friday morning we had no heat and even after several calls to Detemple no one gets back to us!! NO HEAT ALL WEEKEND!! Wouldn't be so frustrating if they didn't take your credit card number before they make a service call!!AND WE
Barbara Lusch
Oct 22, 2019
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Georgie L.
Aug 09, 2018
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Hmm--perhaps last year some people had some problems but today I had Glenn come by to fix a laundry faucet and he was early (though called and it was perfectly convenient) and wow--he was fast, funny, friendly and did an excellent job below what I expected to pay. These are journeymen, all union and I would highly recommend!
James F.
Jul 22, 2018
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Eileen W.
Sep 27, 2017
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We needed to have our restaurant grease trap replaced. Called around town, most wouldn't even give a quote without a fee. The few that would quote (at exorbitant prices) could not do it in a timely basis as required by the city.
DeTemple was easy to work with at a reasonable price. Suzanne and Ben have been most helpful.
After the installation we had problems with slow drainage, they came out the next day and cleared the pipes.
We highly recommend them.
DeTemple was easy to work with at a reasonable price. Suzanne and Ben have been most helpful.
After the installation we had problems with slow drainage, they came out the next day and cleared the pipes.
We highly recommend them.
Katie W.
Sep 24, 2017
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Was charged over $150 more than the average rate for a sewer scope, including travel time to and from my home and $25 for a flash drive. Technician was slow and rude, handed the bill out of the window and drove off before even being able to ask questions. Called to complain and no one would speak to me. Left a voicemail and never heard back from anyone. Would give 0 stars if possible.
Shannon F.
Jul 31, 2017
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We hired DeTemple to do some simple plumbing work. They sent out a sick employee who worked very slowly only getting about half way through the job. He ended going home sick mid-day and not returning to finish the work. The next day, a new employee came out and completed the work in 2 1/2 hours. When we received the bill - it was much more than we expected, especially for the hours of work completed by the sick employee, who was not functioning. We called and spoke to De Temple and the employee agreed that there should be an adjustment due to the sick employee's slow work rate. That
Cathy G.
May 12, 2016
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Called and left a message for De Temple on Tuesday night regarding our laundry sink downstairs had mud coming up through it and we thought a pipe was broken under our house. They promptly called us back Wednesday morning at 7 am and set up an appointment for noon to be at our house. Glen arrived on time and fixed the problem at a reasonable price. It was lint from shop towels we wash that had plugged up our lines and he told us a simple trick with nylon to avoid this problem. I have used their service in the past and am always pleased with their service. I would recommend them to anyone.
Jeff B.
Jul 07, 2015
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These guys charged for over an hour drive time from Beaverton to do a 15 min job. I am in the NE and they are also located in the NE!
Drive time?!? I don't get paid to drive to my job. And, paying for driving time was not stated on the phone when I talked to them.
They also charged me for parts they never used. Rip off!!
Drive time?!? I don't get paid to drive to my job. And, paying for driving time was not stated on the phone when I talked to them.
They also charged me for parts they never used. Rip off!!
Gabriela R.
Nov 13, 2014
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Josh J.
Dec 20, 2013
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The owner of this company, Carl Rice, has zero integrity. I requested an estimator to come give me a bid for a new furnace. They sent out a technician. I explained I didn't want to pay for a service call on my existing unit as I didn't want to waste a bunch of money on multiple service calls, hence my request for the estimator. The technician "guaranteed" that he could fix the problem. That "fix" lasted 4 hours. We had to get 2 more service calls from DeTemple which still didn't fix their first technician's work. I called 4-5 times to speak with the owner
Josh G.
Jan 10, 2013
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Hot water pipe to upstairs shower cracked in an extremely hard to access spot. I have fixed breaks like this before but this one was over my head. I thought I was going to have to tear out the tiled bathroom counter to get access to it. Tom from DeTemple looked at it and proposed a way to replace the pipe without tearing out the counter. He explained the plan but needed to get a part at the hardware store. I was able to start the project while he was gone (he was back very quickly). It wasn't much but getting some of the work done myself I know it saved me a little money (they bill by
