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Serving the Greater Seattle Area

In the sprawling and artistic community of Seattle, Washington, our team at Bob Oates understands how important it is for businesses and homeowners to have functioning sewer systems on a day-to-day basis.

We do everything in our power to ensure that our services are fast and affordable so that our customers don’t have to experience significant downtime or inconvenience as a result of our work. Combined with modern technology and friendly staff, Bob Oates is the only company you need to call for your concerns involving your plumbing.

If you need a reliable plumbing company, Bob Oates should be your first call. We're a family-run business that's been part of the Seattle community for over 30 years — and we're just getting started!

Fully licensed and insured, we finish repairs as quickly as possible, keep your home spotlessly clean the entire time, and ensure your costs remain as low as possible.

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Check out our services below for assistance, and we will be happy to serve you.

  • Plumber in Seattle, WA — When you need plumbing services, we are the company to do the job right. We do all types of plumbing jobs, both residential or commercial.
  • Sewer Repair Seattle, WA — Whether your sewer pipes are broken, full of tree roots, or simply clogged, we will put them right again. We'll use a camera to pinpoint the problem area, which helps us finish sewer repair quickly and easily.
  • Trenchless Sewer Repair Seattle, WA — We can fix broken or clogged sewer lines without excavating! Using trenchless sewer repair, we will restore the structure of your pipes internally without messy and disruptive digging.
  • Frozen Pipes Seattle, WA — When temperatures dip down low and your pipes freeze, we can thaw them. We will also recommend ways to prevent them from ending up as frozen pipes.
  • High-Pressure Water Jetting Seattle, WA — This is an economical, efficient, and environmentally safe method to clean and clear drain and sewer pipes. With water jetting, we use a special hose nozzle that directs jets of water through the pipes to unclog them.
  • Rooter Service Seattle, WA — Rooter service is the process of cleaning and clearing all types of stubborn drainage or sewer lines. We will remove those tough clogs and get your drains flowing again!
  • Sewer Camera Inspection Seattle, WA — We insert a high-resolution video camera into your pipes and inspect the entire length to determine exactly where the problem is. Sewer camera inspection cuts down on guesswork, costs, and unnecessary digging.
  • Sewer Pipe Relining Seattle, WA — A part of the trenchless method, sewer pipe relining uses adhesive to attach a new lining in the pipe, rather than digging up and replacing it. This technology, called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, will last at least 50 years.
  • Toilet Repair Seattle, WA — Whether your toilet is clogged, running, or leaking, we'll do our best to get it working right again. We only recommend replacing it if we determine that toilet repair may not fully rehabilitate it.
  • Water Heater Repair Seattle, WA — If your water is not as hot as usual or you notice strange pops, cracks, or other loud sounds, let us look at it and provide water heater repair. We'll always fix it if we can, but if it's more than 12 years old, it may be time to replace it.
  • Water Main Repair Seattle, WA — Should your water bill suddenly increase, or if you notice water spots, mold, or mildew growth, your water main lines may need repairing. We'll conduct a thorough water main repair before any more damage occurs.

Schedule an Appointment Today

At Bob Oates, we always provide free quotes and estimates. 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 with our plumbing company by filling out our online form.

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