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Renton is home to the Seattle Seahawks’ training facility, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, and the picturesque Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, which offers beautiful waterfront views and recreational activities.

Featuring factories and expansive industries alongside bustling residential neighborhoods and local businesses, Renton requires healthy sewer systems in order for everything to remain active and successful.

It’s residents turn to Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter for reliable solutions. Our local, family-owned business provides expert drain cleaning and trenchless sewer repair services, ensuring homes remain trouble-free.

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  • Plumber in Renton, WA — We provide a full range of plumbing services, from minor fixes to extensive installations, ensuring top-quality service for residential and commercial properties.
  • Sewer Repair Renton, WA — Our sewer repair services address problems like tree root intrusion and pipe damage, restoring your sewer system to peak performance.
  • Sewer Pipe Relining Renton, WA — Using the trenchless cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method, we reinforce existing pipes with a new lining, significantly extending their lifespan without disruptive digging.
  • Frozen Pipes Renton, WA — Our services include safely thawing frozen pipes and providing preventive solutions to protect against future freezes.
  • Rooter Service Renton, WA — We offer professional rooter services to remove stubborn blockages in your drainage and sewer lines, restoring their functionality.
  • Toilet Repair Renton, WA — If your toilet is clogged, constantly running, or leaking, we can fix it and get it back to working condition. We’ll only suggest a replacement if a repair won’t fully resolve the issue.
  • Water Heater Repair Renton, WA — Is your water not heating up as it should, or are you hearing unusual noises like pops or cracks? We’ll inspect and repair your water heater. If it’s over 12 years old, a replacement might be necessary.
  • Water Main Repair Renton, WA — A sudden increase in your water bill or the appearance of water spots, mold, or mildew could indicate a problem with your water main. We’ll perform a comprehensive repair to prevent further damage.

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At Bob Oates, we always provide free, convenient quotes and estimates, and we also offer easy payments and local bank financing.

Call today to find out about our residential and commercial plans and services. You may also schedule an appointment by filling out our online form.

Our locally dispatched crews serve homes and businesses across King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties, including:

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