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Side Sewer Contractor: Everything You Need To Know

By Bob Oates | May 1, 2024

As a registered side sewer contractor serving the city of Seattle and surrounding areas, Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has offered comprehensive and cost-effective sewer repair solutions for our friends and neighbors in the community for over 30 years. In this post, we’ll answer questions about what a side sewer is as well as share…

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Testimonial | Sewer Replacement and Nu-Flow Liner Installation in Magnolia

By Bob Oates | Apr 30, 2024

Thanks very much to Elizabeth and Brian S. for posting this review after we completed a sewer replacement and Nu-Flow lining installation for their Magnolia residence. We’re very happy to hear you were impressed with the work done by the Bob Oates team! April, 2024 Friday afternoon after speaking to someone in the office when…

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5 Most Commonly Asked Plumbing Questions

By Bob Oates | Apr 21, 2024

We get plenty of plumbing questions here at Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter. And we have answers for those questions! We are always ready to assist the communities we serve by providing expert drain cleaning tips for homeowners. From Lynnwood in the North End to Bellevue on the Eastside to our friends in Tacoma and…

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4 Steps to Take When a Pipe Bursts

By Bob Oates | Mar 12, 2024

No one can deny that owning a home is a major expense, especially if it’s an older model like many homes in the greater Seattle area. When it comes to a water pipe that bursts, the damage can be serious for your home, your possessions, and your health if the mess is not cleaned up…

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How Long Does Drain Cleaning Take to Complete?

By Bob Oates | Mar 11, 2024

What do you do when you have a clog in your drains? While pouring acid-based or off-the-shelf drain cleaners into your plumbing may seem fast and easy for drain cleaning, this shaves years off your pipe’s lifespan. The acid in these drains destroys the lining of your sewer pipes. At Bob Oates, we’re a family-run…

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Testimonial | Sewer Replacement in Magnolia

By Bob Oates | Mar 1, 2024

After completing a sewer replacement in Magnolia, Seattle, for house built in the early 1940s, we received this wonderful testimonial from the homeowner. A very sincere thank you, Helen, from all of us at Bob Oates! February 2, 2023 Patrick Gavino, Project Manager Bob Oates Sewer, Rooter LLC 1817 Queen Anne Ave N, Suite 312…

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