Seattle’s Premier Plumbing Services — A Message From Company Founder Bob Oates

Some years ago, I was featured as the cover story in Cleaner magazine. Not to toot my own horn, but that article really got me thinking about what sets Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter apart. I reflected on my time in this industry, what I’ve learned, and the level of service I aim to provide to my customers. 

I’ve been in the professional plumbing game since 1982, and since then I’ve learned quite a bit about what it takes to be a leader in this industry — and I’m happy to share my insights. 

From providing useful tips on topics like fixing a toilet that keeps running to delivering cutting edge solutions such as hydro jetting and trenchless sewer repair, the team here at Bob Oates covers the full gamut of sewer & rooter services across the greater Seattle area. 

Here’s why!

We Have the Best People!

There are many useful business lessons I learned from my father, all of which have helped me along the way. But there was one piece of advice that stands out above the rest. He always said, “Hire people who are smarter than you, then make them happy to work for you.” I’ve totally taken this to heart, and it’s this practice that has allowed me to successfully grow my Seattle plumbing company. 

All of the team members at Bob Oates have undergone extensive background checks, and they’ve each been trained by me personally. You can rest assured that when you call Bob Oates, the most professional, knowledgeable, and courteous of Seattle-area plumbers show up, in uniform, ready to tackle whatever job you need completed. 

Currently, we have a number of top notch estimators, various two-person excavation crews, and a stacked roster of plumbing and sewer repair specialists. From Tacoma and the Southend, to Shoreline and Lynnwood up north, to our friends in Bellevue and the entire Eastside, we’ve got you covered. There’s nothing we can’t accomplish!

We Have the Best Equipment!

In this industry, having the right equipment is just as important as hiring the right people. I want my customers to see my employees, my trucks, and my equipment as superior in every way. That’s why I’ve always insisted that we, as a company, invest in the best, most efficient, high-functioning equipment as possible. 

Having the right gear helps maintain productivity, but more than that, high-functioning equipment is less prone to breaking down, and breakdowns are the bane of profits. 

Additionally, reliable equipment helps team morale. If a team member can easily and effectively operate their equipment, they’ll be happier on the job and get that job done that much more quickly. And this translates to an even better experience for our customers — be sure to check our Reviews and Testimonials pages to see what satisfied clients have to say about our techs!

You wanna talk gear? Let’s talk gear! 

Here’s a bit of the arsenal we deploy every day at Bob Oates:

• Fully stocked plumbing and drain cleaning vehicles
• Fully stocked excavation trucks
• 5 Excavators
• 2 Harben trailer jetters
• Ridgid sewer cameras and locators outfitted on every truck
• Spartan Tool drain cleaning machines
• Tric Tools trenchless pipe bursting equipment
• Internal Pipe Technologies pull-in-place pipe lining
• Bluelight by Hammerhead inversion pipe lining
• Picote descaling/reinstatment machines
• Trenchless water service mole
• Confined space equipment
• Speed shoring and jacks

Apologies — when it comes to gear, I can get a little carried away! To the layman, this list of equipment might just sound like a lot of insider plumbing jargon, but it’s what allows our company to stand out as the best Seattle-area plumbers you can find.

We Offer a Complete Range of Services

My goal is to continue being Seattle’s premier plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning service provider. Back in the day, I primarily went for jobs that were quick, easy, and inexpensive fixes for my customers, which some people loved. As time went on, I grew to learn that many customers prefer more comprehensive, long-term solutions to their plumbing and sewer issues. That’s why our aim is to offer customers as many options to their drain line problems as humanly possible, both long and short term. 

To be the leader of any industry, it’s crucial that you focus on breadth and depth of your services. Providing comprehensive solutions is always the way to go, and we deliver a wide range of quality services to tackle any of your plumbing, sewer and rooter needs. 

We specialize in addressing common problems such as:

• Leaking pipes
• Low water pressure
• Sewer backup
• Slow drains
• Tree root invasion

The goal is to establish lasting relationships with my customers, and with the help of our superior equipment and amazing specialists in our ranks, we are well-equipped and capable of providing an incredible range of plumbing solutions.

We have the Best Mascot!

In case you haven’t already met, allow me to introduce you to our mascot, Poopy the Plunger.

Poopy assists with several of our marketing efforts. He appears on all of our service vehicles, invoices, social media, pretty much everywhere. Isn’t he cute? Believe it or not, Poopy is part of what helps set us apart from other Seattle plumbers. It’s not as though he makes us better at what we do, but he does provide a personal, recognizable touch to our brand, helping build trust with our customers.

Our Motto: People Helping People

Ability, quality, timeliness, and appearance — those are the four tenets of service we provide here at Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter. Whether it’s 24-hour emergency plumbing services, annual sewer camera inspections, preventive drain maintenance, or professional sewer pipe lining, we have the team, equipment, and expertise to handle whatever you throw at us.

If you need help with your plumbing, sewers, or drains, please check out our full suite of services and complete list of service areas.

Give us a call or contact us anytime to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

— Bob