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A powerhouse retail industry, businesses in Covington, WA are able to thrive because of their availability to customers, and having healthy sewer systems is a major component of this accessibility.
Without fast sewer repairs, businesses would need to be closed down for weeks, potentially harming their income. At Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter, we are pleased to offer sewer repair services that are much faster than standard methods, saving our customers time and money by completing the job quickly and efficiently.
Our commitment to detail and satisfaction allows us to do the best work possible, and if you are in need of our sewer repair services, don’t hesitate to call Bob Oates today for help.
We offer a full range of plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer & rooter services:
- Plumbing Repair/Replacement
- Drain Cleaning Services
- Sewer Repair
- Sewer Pipe Lining
- Trenchless Sewer Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Drain Inspection
- Rooter Service
- Water Heater Repair
- Water Main Repair
- Sump Pumps
- Toilet Repair
- Frozen Pipes
- Cracked Pipe Repair
- Leaky Faucet Repair
- Garbage Disposal Repair
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Puget Sound's original provider of Nu Flow Technologies
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"Nothing but great experiences with Bob Oates! Would highly recommend for all your sewer and plumbing needs! Honest, hard working company!"
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EXCELLENT Based on 570 reviews Neal De Witt2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bob Oates did some sewer work for my work and they overlooked something and created a flooding issue. They came back and apologized for the failure. They did step up and took full responsibility for the issue, they paid for all the repair work. Outstanding company. Riley Althauser2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you to the quick response time! Bradyn was great and got the clog fixed quickly. I've worked with this company a few times and they'll continue to be my go to for plumbing needs. Hannah M2025-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely a great experience. TJ was very thorough and pointed out things that other companies had missed. Will definitely be using them again, and very fairly priced! Ryan Van Antwerp2025-03-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a great experience with Talon when I had some issues with my toilet and a water shutoff. He was friendly, knowledgeable, respected my property, was mindful of my pets. I also really appreciated that he broke down his pricing by line items and was very transparent about part/labor prices. He did a great job and even tolerated a bunch of my silly curious questions about his tools. I will be requesting him specifically the next time I have some plumbing needs! Caleb Perkins2025-03-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've used Bob Oates Plumbing several times, across two different properties, over the years. They've replaced a toilet and an interior leaking pipe, and they diagnosed a failing dishwasher and another leakage. The staff at the front desk have been courteous and helpful. Each technician I worked with (most recently it was Talon) has been professional, soft-spoken, transparent, and thorough. I'll keep using Bob Oates Plumbing as long as I am in Seattle. Jason Cruz2025-03-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Huge thanks to Bob Oates Plumbing! Bradyn and TJ were true professionals and a couple genuine guys that just wanted to help a family in need! I felt confident the entire time with these two solving the problem. They both went above and beyond and I am truly thankful. Jonathan Ganal2025-03-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Talon came in to repair my faucet and other piping. He was really flexible in terms of scheduling and really friendly! He worked really fast and was great to chat with. Helen Holter2025-03-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. (March 2025) I can't believe I'm back again so soon, writing a kudos for Bob Oates Plumbing & Sewer – and specifically its top-notch plumber, Wyatt Gavino. (I rarely write online reviews, BTW.) Living in an older house, home emergencies often crop up in endless streaks, like drenching Seattle rainfalls. This time: the 1950s DIY sump pump stopped working and the crawl space had water. I called Bob Oates Plumbing and asked for Wyatt to check it out. No kind words: The failed homemade sump pump contraption was not up to code and would never pass an inspection when it's time to sell. Wyatt and his assistant Sergio completely replaced it with a deeper, professional, up-to-code sump pump system that is keeping the crawl space dry, and keeps me from worrying when the next rainstorm comes along. I can’t thank Bob Oates Plumbing — a local family-owned company — and its star plumber, Wyatt Gavin, enough for keeping “this old house” safe and secure — with their unfailing kindness, professionalism, and top-notch service. (February 2025) I rarely do online reviews, but I'm back again to highlight the outstanding work of Bob Oates Plumbing and specifically Wyatt Gavino, along with Sergio. Wyatt replaced a leaking 11-year-old hot water tank with a new one, all on an uneven basement surface and in a very tight space. Just as they were getting ready to leave, Wyatt noticed water drips coming through a pipe cutout in the ceiling's dry wall. He opened it up and discovered an ancient leaking water elbow/pipe (not installed by Bob Oates) that had likely been dripping a long time, soaking into the insulation and drywall. Wyatt replaced that faulty elbow/pipe connection expertly and so cheerfully. He could have simply left and not said a word to get to the next appointment, but Wyatt’s ethics and dedication to addressing unanticipated plumbing issues and doing a top-notch job shone through. I'm so grateful to Wyatt and the Bob Oates Plumbing team for their continued outstanding service, ethics, and kindness. (December 2024) I choose to work with a family-owned local business: Bob Oates Plumbing. In these past 10 years they’ve been flawless, including re-piping most of this old 1941 house; fixing the inferior work of a contractor’s mistakes; installing a new sewer; and today – repairing a constantly dripping shower head and running toilet. Wyatt Gavino was a gem: expert at his craft, detailed, kind, and easy to understand his explanations and suggestions. You won’t find Bob Oates Plumbing ads plastered all over TV; I’m guessing they instead plow that money into educating/training their own employees and investing in great equipment. Thanks so much! Judith Kaftan2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Bob Oates Plumbing for many years and have found them very reliable. They take good care of their current customers. They had this great guy named Talon who took care of some plumbing vandalism we had on our outside faucet. He was professional and sympathetic and thorough. We really appreciated working with him. Wilson Taylor2025-02-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Talon just came out to quote us for capping a gas line at our house in West Seattle. He was very informative and super helpful through the process! 10/10 recommend.
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