The Leading Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Company in Seattle, WA, and Surrounding Areas

About Us (Why We Do What We Do)

Bob Oates moved from New York to Ballard in the Spring of 1991. He started a family and quickly built a successful business. The company soon became the name to trust in the sewer and drain cleaning/repair industry, eventually serving the greater Seattle area and surrounding cities.

Today with his family firmly at the helm of the company — daughter Raya , son-in-law John (GM) and a few other family members sprinkled in for good measure — our dedicated employees continue the tradition of “people helping people.” We do the right thing because we care. Truly a family-owned and operated business. We are number 1 in the number 2 business LOL!

Bob’s passion and love for people and the industry has inspired the whole Bob Oates team to deliver fast, honest, and competent customer service to everyone. Our core values guide us, our leader inspires us and our passion makes us strive to be the best in our industry. Helping people makes us who we are!

Core Values

Integrity: “The Pride’s Inside”

We will provide our customers with fast service using superior materials and equipment, installed by highly skilled employees, offering the best warranty in the business.

Teamwork: “Together, We Achieve Success”

Through mutual respect, we will create a supportive environment in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Commitment to Excellence: “Dedicated to Our Customers, Our Employees, and the Future”

With continuous training and by utilizing advanced technology, we will set the standard for the future of our employees while exceeding our customers’ expectations.

What We Do

Bob Oates offers complete plumbing, sewer repair, and drain cleaning services. We have a reputation for getting the job done right the first time. We strive to provide our customers with the best service experience by utilizing the newest technologies with the most experienced team members.

Our Quarterly Charity

We recently partnered with Mainstay for our quarterly charity. For more than 30 years, Mainstay has been providing resources to the disabled to empower them toward independence and financial stability through employment. Their free services help disabled job seekers find careers in their field of choice according to their interests and abilities. They are nationally accredited for their commitment to advocating for the disabled throughout the Seattle area.