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Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC

Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning, Drain Cleaning,

About us

We are experts in the sewer and drain cleaning business & camera inspection, Clean-out installation, water jetting, sewer repair & replacement, water heater, faucets & fixtures installed. Main & Side Sewers repaired/replaced we also repair and replace water mains. We do everything Plumbing. Free advice over the phone, We will, at no charge, compare "apples to apples" - which will include type of pipe used, length of pipe replaced/repaired & the methodology of completing the job. ask for Bob or speak with my dispatcher Raya (my daughter). Free estimates gladly given for side sewer & water main repair/replacement. A family owned and operated business! I'm a second generation plumber/sewer cleaner, & my father told me, "Stick with one thing and be the best at what you do," and I DO! 32 employees. Family owned & operated. Super Service Award Winner every year!. Additional phones (253) 838-0888 (425) 746-1600. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected] .

Business highlights

Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
LGBTQ+ Friendly
41 years of experience

Services we offer

Plumbing & Sewer Services – We do all things Plumbing including, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repairs, Cleanout installations, Sewer Pipe Relining Services, Toilets, Hot Water Tanks, Garbage Disposals, Frozen Pipes, Water Mains, Basement Pumping, Leaky Faucets, & Rooter Service.

Services we don't offer

Quantum mechanics, Heating, boiler systems, carpentry, & electrical.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.6912 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
2%

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Showing 151-175 of 912 reviews
Patti C.
Jul 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
They were on time, professional, and fast.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you, Bob"

Boris T.
Jul 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Jeremy Shervey arrived at time. It took him only 10 minutes to understand the problem and resolve it. Very professional and friendly service. I would use this company again.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks, Bob"

Joyce L.
Jul 2017
4.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"aBc its easy as 123 doe ray me...b o b!"

Bruce G.
Jul 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Pipe Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$965
They were on time, on budget and very professional.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for you trust...bob"

Brian T.
Jul 2017
2.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
$275
Two people showed up an hour after their two hour window and at the end of the day (4:00). I told him what the problem was and he said there was no point in locating the drain pipe as they would likely just put a new drain pipe wherever was easiest and not follow the old path. Might be true. He then used a corded drill based snake to see if he could get it through the pipe. He got maybe 10 feet and said it would go no further. He then proceeded to put the camera based snake through the same clean out and it went about 3 feet before he pulled it out saying it would go no further. There was another clean out to the same drain pipe that had an easier path and I pointed that out to them but they chose not to try They packed up after that and said they would talk to their bid person about coming out to give a bid. There were here for about 30 minutes total. They charged me $275 for the 30 minutes. In the end I knew nothing more than I did before they came. I had no video of my broken pipe, I had no location of the existing pipe and I had no bid. it. In fact I never received a call back from them about coming back to give a bid. Feel like it was a complete waste of money.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"We were unable to inspect and locate your damaged line...No one can. we do charge for our work even though we weren't able to locate the line...its damaged and must be rerouted or replaced..."

John S.
Jul 2017
5.0
Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
cleared it up quickly and at a very good price - adjusted it appropriately for a quick and easy job
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for your business..."

Michael R.
Jul 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$312
Quickly and at the price specified. The technician unclogged the clog quickly and provided a video of my entire sewer out to the curb.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you. Bob"

Dee S.
Jun 2017
2.0
Plumbing
the guy clearly did not know what he was doing and could not find the cause. I saw in Yelp that this company does not hire plumbers. I had to hire a REAL plumbing company (Raymark) and they found the cause.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Very vague review...All my plumbers are licensed...Bob"

Susanna C.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
Professsional service
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you, Bob"

Ric C.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$895
Minor problem, customer service did not respond to my online three scheduled dates so I called and they fitted me right in. Giovanni arrived at the scheduled time and proceeded with the installation. Finished and cleaned up about 1 1/2 hours and took away the old water heater. I liked they installed an American made water heater: Bradford White. Everything went well.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review...We will review how quickly we check our requests that come in online from AL"

Nikki G.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
It was wonderful. They came the day I called and cleared the blocked drain.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thats how we roll LOL...thanks for your business and the review...Bob"

Owais A.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Great! The tech was fast, polite, and helpful. Plan to hire them again to replace our water heater!
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review...bob"

James C.
Jun 2017
1.0
Plumbing
"Free Estimates" are not actually free if they cost $49.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Free estimates over the phone. Service calls cost us so much in time and money ..i am a small company if you would have let us do the job on the spot there is no service charge....Im sorry you were disappointed....Weare licensed plumbers you really needed a handyman."

Keith B.
Jun 2017
5.0
Drain Pipe Installation, Excavating
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob Oates did a great job repairing my sewer line. I had a very old concrete sewer line that had a low spot, several cracks, and multiple root invasions. The line had been routed and clean several times recently but was continuing to clog. Bob Oates replaced about 30 feet of line that was damaged and re-leveled it to eliminate the low spot. They then lined the remaining concrete pipe and replaced the junction between the four inch and six inch pipe. The person who came out to do the estimate was very professional. He was on time. He knew what he was talking about and was able to offer several options for the repairs I needed. He did not try to up sell me. He provided a detailed written estimate before he left. After comparing this estimate against two others, I decided on Bob Oates. They were not the cheapest nor were they the most expensive but they did seem to have the best combination of price and skill. The job started a week later and went very well. The job took a little more than a week but we had water and sewer the entire time except for one 24 hr period, which they told me would happen before the job even started (the pipe liner needs 24 hrs to cure before it can be exposed to water). The men who did the work were polite, efficient and cleaned up every day. When the job was over my yard looked almost the same as when they started. Even my landscaper remarked that they had done a good job preserving everything and cleaning up. They only yard work that I had to do was to regrow some grass in the tree box where they dug up the junction between the four and six inch pipes. I have only two very small complaints. First, I think the foreman for the job could do a better job keeping customers informed. He always knew what was going on and had clearly been keeping track of the job whenever I called to talk to but he never proactively called me to keep me up to date. Second, the job took a day or two longer than originally projected. This was not a big deal but it meant that I had a yard under construction over the weekend instead of the job being done between Monday and Friday. Overall, I was very happy with Bob Oates and would hire them again for any plumbing needs. They were courteous, skilled, and worked for a reasonable price. It has been almost three months since they finished and I have not had a single issue with the plumbing.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you for taking the time to review my company. I am proud of all my employees. We sincerely do the best work and use the highest quality parts in all our work...Your business is appreciated...Bob Oates Owner."

Erick L.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Technician was on time. Very knowledgeable. Finished quickly and stayed for a while to ensure that no there were no leaks behind wall.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you for your business and the review...bob"

Kim L.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
The technician cleared the line and showed me the condition of the pipe via the video. He estimated that we would need to have the pipe replaced soon since there was a break in it, but not too urgently. I ended up calling another two plumbers who had the equipment to reline the pipes and in the end we went in that direction.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review and your business...fyi we are a complete sewer and drain cleaning and repair company specializing in sewer relining...bob"

Shirley C.
Jun 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fine. A small repair was made to the piping.

Rob R.
Jun 2017
4.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Came with one price way above Angies list and then accepted the lower price.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you for your business...bob"

Christopher F.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Successfully
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review...bob"

Tammy C.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well. The technician was personable and even gave tips on how to reduce future clogging.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review and your business...bob"

James B.
May 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
The plumber who did the work was great. Very professional and considerate of my time and did a great job explaining what would need to be done prior to starting the work.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review and your business...bob"

Cynthia N.
May 2017
1.0
Sewer Cleaning
$4,800
Terrible experience. Took nearly a month to finally get everything done. They left the French drain a sloppy, muddy mess.

Will F.
Apr 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
Service provider did an excellent job. He was very responsive to my initial call; came promptly; provided advice to help prevent further problems; and charged a reasonable price.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for the review and your trust in my company...Bob"

James C.
Apr 2017
5.0
Plumbing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Great. "Plumbing Apprentice", Jeovany was "on time"; completed the work within an hour; showed us his "handiwork" that all systems worked; cleaned-up any messes; removed the old toilet, cardboard, etc and was on his way. Jeovany was very profession, pleasant to talk to, explained everything he was going to do and left us feeling good about our new toilet and having him as our plumber. I would hire him again...in a "heart beat". I felt his labor price was fair.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thank you for the review..."

Karen P.
Apr 2017
5.0
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
Yes, I recommend this pro
Came on time and finished right away. It was a small plumbing job but he has done larger jobs in the past. I use them in the fall and spring to clean out main drains as well as individual units for small jobs. I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
"Thanks for your continued patronage...Great review... Thank you..Bob"
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Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

305

Trade License Locale

Seattle

Trade License Authority

Seattle Department of Planning and Development

Trade License Expiration

12/31/2017

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FAQ

Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers free project estimates.

Yes, Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers a 5% senior discount.

Yes, Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers emergency services.

Yes, Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers warranties.

Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC offers the following services: Plumbing & Sewer Services – We do all things Plumbing including, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repairs, Cleanout installations, Sewer Pipe Relining Services, Toilets, Hot Water Tanks, Garbage Disposals, Frozen Pipes, Water Mains, Basement Pumping, Leaky Faucets, & Rooter Service.

Quantum mechanics, Heating, boiler systems, carpentry, & electrical.