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 - bob@boboates.com, rhoward@boboates.com .

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

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

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6993 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
9%
3
5%
2
5%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 1-25 of 993 reviews

Patrick T.
02/2023
5.0
Speedy estimate and work done as requested.
Description of Work: Toilet replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review

Mary G.
04/2022
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Bob Oates gave us good advice, were prompt for appointments and very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: new water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. We are happy that we are able to help

Eric L.
11/2021
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Got the job done but I had to reinstall water filters and still have plumbers putty around sink drain
Description of Work: Had new sink plumbing connected

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$425

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback of the service. I am sorry to hear that there were some issues. Please feel free to call and speak with our management if you would like to talk about your experience any further.

Ned F.
07/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Corey Whitmire was extremely courteous and professional as he tested all possible sources of water that could have caused a one time leak in our ceiling a few days previously. He ruled everything out so concluded that it must have been a one time fluke of our washing machine pumping air in its output that caused a small overflow in our washing machine drain. He estimated the work to make the drain more robust but did the diagnosis for free and discussed other possible remedies. We've decided to wait to see if it happens again.
Description of Work: Ceiling leak diagnosis

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to have been able to help with your recent drain issue. We are here if you need us again!

Sonja B.
03/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Wonderful, quick, and it was an easy fix.
Description of Work: Yes, everything was fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. We are glad we could help!

Rick C.
02/2021
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
Travis and Stefan were polite, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They gave us the straight story on what needed to be done, at no charge for the diagnostic, and were very careful to keep things clean and tidy while searching the problem. Will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: leaky pipe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. We are here if you need us!

Terry H.
02/2021
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Travis and Stefan did a great job for us. They were professional, courteous, showed up on time, and communicated to us the problems/issues they encountered, and gave us a fair estimate of cost. I would definitely hire Bob Oates again.
Description of Work: Maintenance/repair/replacement of sewage ejector pump in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,623

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the great review - we appreciate your business

Eddie D.
02/2021
5.0
excavators, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
TJ was the man! He came in and was great with our dog and son. After an introduction and brief assessment he got right to work unplugging our kitchen. Using a cable, he skillfully navigated his way around a 90 degree corner in our maze of plumbing (building built in the 60s). A wrong turn at the junction would have meant risk of damage to an adjacent unit’s plumbing. Under heavy pressure and a dog licking him incessantly, TJ successfully cleared a massive grease plug and created a clear path for water to drain. We can do our dishes in the kitchen now!! I don’t usually write reviews, but TJ’s customer service and expertise were over the top. He even gave me some life advice on recent contractor work that was done in our unit! You’re the best TJ, and so is Bob Oates! Thank you!
Description of Work: Drain Clearing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$289.01

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
I am happy to hear ab out your experience with TJ! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review

Wadiya U.
01/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
honest and very straight forward and didn't create problems for them to solve. the cost was reasonable and well below others (who claimed more needed to be done to fix the issue).
Description of Work: redo kitchen sink pipes and install faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the great review - we appreciate your business

stacey C.
12/2020
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
It was great advise that I received.
Description of Work: I had questions

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
We are happy to help! Thank you for the review

Nell L.
12/2020
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great, timely in response and in getting work done
Description of Work: Replace kitchen faucet
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review

Cathy G.
11/2020
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
It went excellent! Very prompt. Great communication, I never had to guess about times, price or anything. Very upfront and explained in great detail the process and why things were being done without me asking. They were respectful of my home and very efficient. The job was done well. We are loving the new toilet and the new water heater. We spend more time in our house and having another toilet has been beyond wonderful. My husband hated the old water heater and the new one is so much better and was brought up to code. Thank you so much! We’ll be calling again:)
Description of Work: Had a toilet with new plumbing installed and moved water heater and replaced it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for taking the time to leave the review. We are so happy to have been able to help. By the way - we love the way you have decorated your bathroom- so cute!

Richard O.
11/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The plumber was polite and punctual. He was very professional and got it unplugged promptly.
Description of Work: Clogged Toilet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
We are so happy to have been able to help. Thank you for the review

Elizabeth W.
09/2020
5.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
Excellent - they did an outstanding job performing the purchasing and installations of both the toilet and the faucet in a short amount of time and I am extremely happy with the results.
Description of Work: Had a new Toto toilet installed upstairs and a new Delta faucet installed in the kitchen sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
We are so glad to be of help. Thank you for the review

vince O.
09/2020
5.0
small appliance repair, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Most excellent, i do not give straight A's easily, knowledgeable, patient, very good at explaining the findings. Interesting that when i called another company for a second opinion and mentioned Bob Oates had done the inspection, they said it would be a waste of my money as it was highly unlikely they would find anything Bob Oates missed. Great company, great people. I also had them out in 2015 - they gave me a chance to fix a soft clog myself it worked saving me a few hundred dollars.
Description of Work: side sewer inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$0.02

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Wow, what a wonderful compliment from another service company. We pride ourselves on being a trusted company. Thank you for the review and we are always here to help

Natalie H.
09/2020
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
No-shows twice without so much as a call. I had to get in touch with them both times, after the appointment window had passed. Re-booked for a third attempt, three weeks after initial contact.
Description of Work: Need a drain snaked and two leaking faucets repaired

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
I apologize for our lack of communication. We know how valuable every ones time is. Your first experience with us is not typical for us. I am hoping that we were able to redeem our selves with the service we provide. If not, please call Raya @206-789-4944, and she will help you Thank you for your feedback, we will work hard to not have these types of situations happen again

Victoria P.
09/2020
5.0
They came and tightened leaking faucets free of charge and gave us a quote for replacing them if the leak continued. No more leaks! I will definitely hire to make any replacements.
Description of Work: Repair leaking faucets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
We are happy to have helped!

Pamala S.
09/2020
5.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
I have found my new favorite plumbing company! My kitchen sink got clogged so I tried the plunger, drain cleaners, and even got my own drain snake...nothing. The clog was too deep in the pipes. I called Bob Oates late Friday and they they had someone out by 9am the next day. Their names were Henry and Dino. They were very polite and professional. They set up their machine and had my drain cleared in under 5 minutes. I have water again!!! They even tried to put everything back under my sink. In my past experiences with other companies the workers are willing to leave a mess for you to clean, not these guys. They also wore footies and a mask before entering. I was so surprised how quick and efficient they were. I will 100% use this company again and refer them to my family and friends. Thank you Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter!
Description of Work: Kitchen sink unclogged

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
I am so glad we were able to help with your clogged drain. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Henry and Dino and for choosing Bob Oates Sewer Rooter

Jacqueliene A.
09/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. There was an issue at first; but Bob Oates Company jumped right in and took care of it!! Excellent service. Friendly and professional plumbers. Recommending to all I know.
Description of Work: Repiping of condo pipes
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you so much for the review and for giving us a chance to make it right.

Laurel M.
08/2020
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
Great! They were on-time, professional, got the job done.
Description of Work: Evaluate a leaking kitchen sink, replace a part
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for choosing Bob Oates Sewer Rooter

Caroline R.
08/2020
1.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
I asked for hose bib replacement but got something that is more of a valve with a latch or switch that you open and close. As a result, one of the faucets points out horizontally, none of them allow for incremental water flow, and they all shoot out water at such a high pressure that it actually hurts when it hits you. I had none of these problems when I had real faucets (with the "knob" that you turn). I had them come back to fix the work that I was not happy with and instead they tried to sell me on a $1000 water pressure control valve. This was despite the fact that I didn't previously have trouble with the water pressure at the exterior faucets nor do I have issues with too strong a water pressure inside my house. In addition their attitude couldn't have displayed more lack of interest in having a happy customer. This despite the fact that I have used them previously with no issues. Needless to say, they have lost my business and I'll be filing a complaint with the BBB because now I have to pay another plumber to fix the mess they made!!
Description of Work: Replace exterior hose bibs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$600

Rebecca W.
08/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Prompt service and fixed the problem. Technician was great. Would hire again.
Description of Work: clogged water drain fixed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you! If you ever need us we will be here for you

Terrill K.
08/2020
5.0
small appliance repair, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Henry did a great job. He cleared a stubborn clog in the kitchen sink drain. He told me if I had issues, to be sure to call and he could come back out. Great customer focus.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink drain clog cleared.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. Henry takes a lot of pride in making sure the job is done right - if any problems begin to reoccur, please do not hesitate to call us

david E.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job and it was very fast
Description of Work: Replace toilet
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you

Ben H.
07/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
TJ showed up on time during the quoted time window. He was courteous and professional. He had the plug cleared in no time. Before leaving he tested the water to make sure it was draining properly. It wasn't flowing to his satisfaction, so he snaked it again and found that some debris had re lodged in the pipe. After that was cleared the pipe finally drained correctly. TJ was very thorough and made sure the job was completely done and done right.
Description of Work: Had a drain plugged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Bob Oates Sewer Rooter & Plumbing LLC
Thank you for the review. I am happy to hear that TJ made sure everything was working properly before leaving !

Contact information

600 W Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119

http://www.boboates.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BOBOAOS899L4
Trade License Locale
WA
Trade License Authority
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Trade License Expiration
06/24/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Heaters,
Excavating,
Wells and Pumps

FAQ

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

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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

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

Contact information

600 W Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119

http://www.boboates.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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