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If one of your new years resolutions is to save money we can help! Keep these plumbing tips in mind to ensure a lower water bill and to keep your plumbing running smoothly. 1. Fix Leaks ASAP If you notice a leaky faucet be sure to fix it right away. Waiting to do so could…

8 Helpful Spring Plumbing Tips

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

The Seattle weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and spring showers are around the corner. We here at Bob Oates want to make sure that you are prepared! We have compiled eight helpful tips for you to follow around your home. Let’s get started! 1) Do your kids like to help out around the…

5 Bathroom Remodeling Trends of 2016

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

The days of fluffy toilet seat covers and mustard yellow tubs are a part of the past and a more sophisticated feel is on the rise. Explore how people are upgrading their bathrooms from small inexpensive projects to bigger remodels. – Brass – Brass is reinvented with a modern upgrade. This warmer metal adds a…

Benefits Of A Trenchless Sewer Repair

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

If you currently need your sewer line repaired, the thought of having your yard torn apart to accomplish the task is probably unappealing to you. Digging up your yard to fix the sewer line can cause a mess that lingers for a long time afterward. For this reason, you may consider trenchless sewer repair as…

What’s the Best Time for A Sewer Pipe Relining?

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

Many of my customers often ask me about the best time to opt for a sewer pipe relining in Seattle. There’s a famous quote by JFK that I like to reference: “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” We may not work on roofs but the sentiment here is accurate. The…

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5 Easy Tips to Avoid a Major Sewer Repair Bill in The Future

By Bob Oates | Jan 22, 2023

At Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer, & Rooter we really care about our customers and the well-being of their plumbing and sewers. Having provided sewer maintenance and repair services to the greater Seattle area for nearly 20 years, we’ve seen countless scenarios in which a costly sewer repair job could have been easily avoided. Of course, we love…