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Yes, plumbing inspections are definitely important! Owning a home is exciting, but a lot of responsibility. Hiring a professional once a year will help protect your home and your wallet. Here’s some of the items we look for during an inspection. Leaks & Pipe Materials The first thing we do an inspection is to look…

We would like to thank Ken Wysocky for his great write up about us in Cleaner Magazine’s December issue. You can read the full article below or check out the e-zine here. Bob Oates can divide his four decades in drain cleaning into two distinct chapters. One covers his days as a competent but somewhat narrow-minded contractor with…

The most costly, and, arguably, most important part of your plumbing system is the water heater. It provides you with hot water whenever you need it.It’s one of the many parts of your plumbing system that requires regular maintenance to keep performing at a high level. If your water heater is reaching the end of…

The main water line that brings fresh, clean water into your home or property is crucial to daily life. Imagine if nothing came out of the faucet when you turned the tap on! Your water line is built to last: homes built before 1973 used galvanized steel pipes that typically last 40 to 50 years,…

At Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer, and Rooter we know the one thing that is sure to ruin your day, week, month, or even your year: a serious plumbing issue. Depending on the particular issue, you could be stuck with a problem that not only affects the value of your home, but also the state of…