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Heavy rain can cause major problems for homeowners. In the next few days grounds will be getting softer, due to record precipitation in Washington, which means underground pipes will have more room to shift. Pipes will also have added pressure thanks to all of the extra rain water flowing through them. These two things combined…

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…

At Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter, we work hard to be an industry leader that provides our customers with the latest industry technology. Our team recently earned a feature in Cleaner Magazine, which covers sewer camera inspections, drain cleaning, pipe rehabilitation, and leak detection. As a magazine for professionals in the pipe industry, it was…

For the 10th time, Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter has been honored with the Angie’s List Super Service Award — a recognition reserved for service providers who consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences, verified by real homeowner reviews. This award means more to us than a badge or headline. Plumbing and sewer work isn’t glamorous…

Spring is just around the corner, and spring cleaning is on a lot of people’s minds. Almost everyone sweeps and organizes, dust and gets rid of extra stuff, but other useful tasks often get overlooked. You’re familiar with the old saying “April showers bring May flowers”? Perhaps a more accurate version would be “April showers…