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How Long Does Drain Cleaning Take to Complete?
What do you do when you have a clog in your drains? While pouring acid-based or off-the-shelf drain cleaners into your plumbing may seem fast and easy for drain cleaning, this shaves years off your pipe’s lifespan. The acid in these drains destroys the lining of your sewer pipes. At Bob Oates, we’re a family-run…
Read MoreTestimonial | Sewer Replacement in Magnolia
After completing a sewer replacement in Magnolia, Seattle, for house built in the early 1940s, we received this wonderful testimonial from the homeowner. A very sincere thank you, Helen, from all of us at Bob Oates! February 2, 2023 Patrick Gavino, Project Manager Bob Oates Sewer, Rooter LLC 1817 Queen Anne Ave N, Suite 312…
Read MoreLive in Seattle? Here’s how often you should get your sewers inspected
How often should you get your sewers inspected? This is a question we get all the time from Bob Oates customers. To put it bluntly, if you have to ask, it’s probably time you get them checked out. Better safe than sorry as they say, and safe in this case means avoiding an extremely costly…
Read MoreThe 3 Undeniable Benefits of Trenchless Sewer Repair Vs. Sewer Line Replacement
Say your home or office in Seattle is need of a sewer line repair and you’re wondering which of your options is best. Well, first things first, you should make sure you understand exactly who is responsible for the section of the sewer line in question. As we covered in our blog post on sewer…
Read More4 Things You Should Never Do To Pipes
Pipes are like the blood vessels of your house. You only ever notice them when something goes wrong, like when they freeze or burst, or when you unearth them during your annual cleaning spree. For maintenance of your running water, it’s essential to keep the pipes in working order. The other side of the coin is that…
Read More6 Things That Should Never Be Flushed
The toilet and the trash can are not the same thing. Everyone knows this, but when you’re in a hurry or feeling lazy, you might go ahead and toss that garbage in the toilet. What harm could it do? Quite a bit, in fact. In this post, Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter will discuss six…
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