Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: August 2026

At Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information that you provide when contacting us or using our website.

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Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website forms, Google Ads lead forms, or by phone, we may collect:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Service address or location details

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to service requests and schedule appointments
• Provide quotes for plumbing, sewer, and rooter services
• Communicate with you regarding your service needs
• Improve our customer service and operations

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide services (such as with trusted subcontractors or service partners).

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Data Protection

We take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information. While no system is 100% secure, we use appropriate measures to protect your personal data.

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Your Choices

You may request that we update or delete your information at any time by contacting us.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter
Phone: (206) 789-4944
Website: https://boboates.com
Seattle, WA

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They are super easygoing, extremely knowledgable, and not sales-y at all. It's difficult to come by honest and reasonably priced plumbers these days, and so I was really happy to work with them. Also supporting a small family business! They did a solid diagnostic assessment before proposing any work to fix the water pressure in our house. Would highly recommend!
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We had an emergency clog that turned into a big time sewer line repair job, and the Bob Oates team was timely, thorough, and helpful throughout. Prescott was a great project manager and kept us updated and informed the entire process. We're so glad we contacted them first!
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Heather Jay Gee
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I had Bob Oates come for an estimate and they far and away beat every estimate. Konrad did  the work and I was very impressed with the work, communication, and professionalism. I will be use Bob Oates from now on.
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I’d be happy to recommend this plumbing company to anyone. They responded to my call quickly, showed up on time, and did an outstanding job on the plumbing work in my home, including my sinks and other maintenance. Their workmanship was excellent, everything was done professionally, and they stand behind their work with a 100% warranty, which gave me great peace of mind. It’s hard to find a company that is this reliable, honest, and responsive. This has been the best plumbing service I’ve ever experienced. I will definitely use them again and recommend them to all my friends and family. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Had the pleasure of being helped by Autumn today. She was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the services this company offers. I wasn’t quite sure what would be right for me, as I’ve never dealt with major plumbing issues before, but she was able to help me choose the services that would best suit my needs. I appreciate her answering all of my silly questions in a way that I could understand. I will definitely be recommending Bob Oates to my friends and family. Thank you, Autumn!
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Jason Voiss
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I just had Henry and Jesse come over to my condo to help me out with a leaking dishwasher... these guys were rockstars! They gave me a courtesy call and were here on time to the minute! Total professionals as soon as they entered the door, asking about my shoe policy and just pleasant people! As I fumbled around to find my dishwasher literature, they already had it pulled up and were running an initial cycle to troubleshoot the problem. Within minutes Henry diagnosed the problem, the two excused themselves to grab a few tools and were back in moments... it couldn't have been more than 10 minutes and they had resolved the problem and were running a cycle to verify their work. They gave me some additional feedback on what may have caused the issue, how to avoid it in the future, and then proceeded to humor me by answering a few unrelated questions I had about my washer. Great guys and great experience! This is now my second time dealing with the Bob Oates team and both times have been a great experience... Local, first rate service, and family owned; I'd recommend them to anyone! Whether you're a GC or a homeowner, having a great plumber in your Rolodex is a must; Bob Oates is my go to and should be yours as well!
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Erin Anderson
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Bob Oates Plumbing came recommended by our neighborhood, well-known real estate agent. We have used them a few times-once for a clogged kitchen sink situation and also for kitchen faucet installation. They have been timely, honest, knowledgeable and nice guys who make sure the job is done right. They can also order fixtures/products for you and they will install. Highly recommend!

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