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Everything You Need to Ask Your Drain Cleaning Company

By Bob Oates | Sep 20, 2023

You can never go wrong with hiring professionals for any job, especially when it comes to drain cleaning. If you’re considering hiring professionals to clean your drains, there are a few questions that you should always ask before hiring a drain cleaning company. Our team here at Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter is proud to…

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Toilet Keeps Running! Fix it With This Easy Guide

By Bob Oates | Sep 6, 2023

Your toilet flushes just fine, but it doesn’t know when to quit. Your toilet keeps running! Even when it occasionally stops, it eventually starts up again suddenly. No matter how often it occurs, it’s wasting a lot of water and making that noise that keeps you up at night. Fortunately, it’s usually not difficult or…

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How to Tackle Roots in Pipes

By Bob Oates | Aug 22, 2023

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…

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How Long Does A Sewer Line Last?

By Bob Oates | Jun 19, 2023

We all know the important role that a sewer line plays in our daily lives. Sewer lines remove sewage and wastewater from our home or business. If you have ever visited an outhouse, you can probably remember the odors, mess, and potential health risks associated with a static sewer system. Imagine that in your home…

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Do I Need a Video Inspection for My Seattle Sewer Line Repair?

By Bob Oates | Mar 21, 2023

Seattle homeowners are responsible for sewer repair for the entire length of the side sewer to where it joins the main sewer line beyond their property line. Repairs to side sewers are guaranteed to be costly, but the quickest, least expensive, and safest way to determine what repairs (if any) are needed in Seattle is with…

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Ways to Save on Sewer Repairs

By Bob Oates | Mar 9, 2023

Sewer repairs can be expensive and disruptive, but there are ways to help minimize the cost and inconvenience. Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter provides a few tips on how to save money when it comes to your sewer repair in Bellevue, WA. 1. Avoid DIY Repairs While it may seem like a good idea to try…

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