Portland & Vancouver homeowners:
Where we work
Homes on both sides of the Columbia: Portland and its Oregon suburbs, and Vancouver and Clark County, Washington.
Quick answer
HVAC Repair Guys serves homes across the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area, from Hillsboro to Troutdale and north to Ridgefield. The two states license contractors differently and run different incentive programs, and each city page covers who issues permits there and which utility serves you.
At a glance
| Oregon | Contractors licensed by the Oregon CCB |
|---|---|
| Washington | Contractors registered with WA L&I |
| Oregon incentives | Energy Trust of Oregon (participating utilities) |
| Washington incentives | Clark Public Utilities programs |
Oregon
- Portland, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair for Portland, Oregon homes, plus how Oregon CCB licensing, Energy Trust incentives, and smoke season apply.
- Beaverton, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair for Beaverton, Oregon homes, plus how Beaverton permits, Mend-A-Home help, and utility checks work.
- Hillsboro, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair in Hillsboro, Oregon, plus Hillsboro permits, PGE service, and the city's energy help for qualified homes.
- Tigard, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair in Tigard, Oregon, plus Tigard permit rules, heat pump noise limits, and how to find your utilities.
- Tualatin, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair in Tualatin, Oregon, plus how Tualatin splits permits with Washington County and your contract rights.
- Lake Oswego, ORFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair in Lake Oswego, Oregon, plus the city's site plan, setback, and business license rules for outdoor units.
- West Linn, ORWest Linn heating and cooling repair: who issues HVAC permits, historic design rules for outdoor units, PGE and NW Natural, and how to check a CCB license.
- Milwaukie, ORMilwaukie furnace, AC, and heat pump repair. When the city requires a mechanical permit, how the Home Energy Score rule works, and which utilities to ask about.
- Oregon City, OROregon City HVAC repair: how city permits work since the 2025 portal change, what licenses contractors need, historic review, and PGE and NW Natural service.
- Happy Valley, ORHappy Valley HVAC repair: permits and inspections on HVWorks.com, who handles electrical, why slopes and clay soil matter for outdoor units, and utilities.
- Gresham, ORGresham furnace and heat pump repair: who issues mechanical permits, how Gorge east winds affect winter heating, CCB license checks, and utility incentives.
- Troutdale, ORTroutdale HVAC repair: which heating jobs need a city permit, how Gorge winds and Sandy River floodplains affect outdoor units, and PGE and NW Natural service.
Washington
- Vancouver, WAFurnace, heat pump, AC, and ductless repair for Vancouver, Washington homes, plus how L&I contractor checks and Clark Public Utilities programs apply.
- Camas, WAFurnace, heat pump, and AC repair for Camas, Washington homes, plus who handles HVAC permits in Camas and what Gorge east winds mean for heating.
- Washougal, WAHeating and cooling repair for Washougal, Washington homes: when the city needs a mechanical permit, how to apply, and staying safe in Gorge ice storms.
- Battle Ground, WAFurnace, heat pump, and AC repair for Battle Ground, Washington homes: checking city limits, the city's HVAC permit rule, burn bans, and noise rules.
- Ridgefield, WAHeating and cooling repair for Ridgefield, Washington homes: the city's over-the-counter HVAC permit, inspection scheduling, and sizing a replacement.
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Common questions
Which cities do you serve?
In Oregon: Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Happy Valley, Gresham, and Troutdale. In Washington: Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, and Ridgefield. Share your address and we will confirm before anything is booked.
Why does it matter which state I live in?
Oregon and Washington license contractors differently and have different incentive programs. Knowing your state tells you where to verify a contractor and which programs you may qualify for.
How do I check a contractor's license?
In Oregon, use the Construction Contractors Board license search. In Washington, use the Department of Labor & Industries 'Verify a Contractor' tool.
Sources
- Contractor license search — Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Checked 2026-09-24.
- Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business — Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Checked 2026-09-24.
- Residential: Heating Solutions — Energy Trust of Oregon. Checked 2026-09-24.
- Heat Pump Program — Clark Public Utilities. Checked 2026-09-24.
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