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Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter is a registered side sewer contractor serving the City of Seattle and all surrounding areas. For 35+ years, we have provided comprehensive, cost-effective sewer repair solutions for our friends and neighbors in the community. In this post, we’ll answer questions about exactly what a side sewer is. And we’ll…

Your home’s sewer line does an important job every day, but because most of the system is underground, it can be easy to forget about it until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, sewer line problems don’t always appear suddenly. Tree roots can work their way into small openings, debris and buildup can restrict flow, and aging…

A clogged drain every once in a while isn’t unusual. But if the same drain keeps clogging, or you’re regularly dealing with slow drains and backups throughout your home, there may be more going on inside your plumbing system. Recurring drain clogs often mean that the original blockage wasn’t completely removed — or that another…

The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place in which to live and raise a family. However, two of the things that make it beautiful are the trees and rainfall. Unfortunately, these two aspects combined can wreak havoc on your sewer system with the infiltration of tree roots. When you see all the leaves and greenery…

A major sewer line problem can be one of the more disruptive repairs a homeowner encounters. While not every sewer issue can be prevented — aging pipes, shifting soil, tree root invasion, and other conditions can develop regardless of how carefully you maintain your plumbing — good everyday habits can make a real difference. Many…

Whether you’re installing a fence, planting a tree, replacing a faucet, or tackling another home improvement project, accidentally damaging a water line can quickly turn into a plumbing emergency. In some cases, a broken water line can release hundreds of gallons of water in a short amount of time, leading to costly damage if it…