Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter

494 reviews

1817 Queen Anne Ave N # 312, Seattle, WA 98109

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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter is a Plumber located at 1817 Queen Anne Ave N # 312, Seattle, WA 98109. It has received 494 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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  • The address of Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter: 1817 Queen Anne Ave N # 312, Seattle, WA 98109

  • Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has 4.7 stars from 494 reviews

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  • "Corey's team at Bob Oates is very good"

    "This is our second time working with Bob Oates and we’ve been very impressed"

    "In mid March I called for a sewer scope as I was selling my house"

    "TJ and Henry arrived before the scheduled appointment time which was much appreciated"

    "We interviewed 4 sewer and plumbing companies after deciding we needed to line our sewer"

Reviews

  • Janie Soong

Corey's team at Bob Oates is very good. They did not waste time at all changing all of our old shut-off water valves in our 24 unit, 25 yr old bldg. They had scheduled my unit to be started in the afternoon, but called around 10 AM to see if they could come earlier because they were just finishing with another unit. Since they shut the water off to the whole bldg at 9 AM, I thought that if they started on mine early they could finish early to turn the water back on. That's exactly what happened. They didn't take a lunch break and finished around 2:30 and had turned the water back on by 3 PM as promised. All went according to schedule and no problems occurred with the work that they did. Only thing that they forgot to do was to turn the water heater back on. I had showered the next day with some tepid water, but I turned the power back to the water heater and all was fine in a few hrs. I want to thank Corey and his assistant for the fine job they did. I hope you enjoyed listening to the blues I had going on YouTube while you were working too.

  • Lila Lakehart

This is our second time working with Bob Oates and we’ve been very impressed. Earlier this year they replaced our side sewer, which was a huge job. Their bid for the job was right in the middle of the ones we received, but we were so impressed with their professionalism and knowledge and how well they explained everything. They did the job very thoroughly, and weren’t willing to settle for anything less than perfect. Absolutely great communication throughout and everyone was very kind. Yesterday our sump pump broke and our basement flooded, so we called them again. They were able to get out to our house first thing in the morning. They finished the job quickly, explained everything thoroughly, and the labor charge was really reasonable. They even went the extra mile in helping us by emptying all the heavy buckets of water we’d pumped out earlier, without even being asked. Super happy with this company and would recommend to others.

  • Karen Berndt

In mid March I called for a sewer scope as I was selling my house. I had used them in the past a couple times when it was a small business. The price quote was a little high but fine. The service man was friendly but told me it was $100 more than quoted and when I explained I specifically asked he said the girls in the office should know about the increase. Not my problem but I needed it done. Then he got blocked 91 feet out and couldn’t finish so showed me the video, got his payment and left. Said his supervisor would review and could come out and mark area. I have always had techs spray any suspect area on site. So supervisor sent a YouTube video. Because there are turns before it heads out to street I was unable to analyze the location even with my sewer card. What a waste of time for a job incomplete and partially my fault that I didn’t call and challenge it. Instead got another company who couldn’t come out before listing.

  • Neil Asuncion

TJ and Henry arrived before the scheduled appointment time which was much appreciated. TJ listened to our concerns about the drain blockage in our laundry room. Henry assisted TJ with running the cable machine through the drain from our toilet and they were able to clear the blockage. After placing toilet back in its original position, they helped clean up the mess that had accumulated on the laundry room floor and in the shower stall from the sewage that had backed up through the drains. TJ and Henry were very professional during the service call. We felt that the final cost of the work that was done was fair. We appreciate the work that they did to clear up the blockage and felt that they did a great job explaining what they were doing and what might have caused the problem in the drains. We would highly recommend Bill Oates Plumbing to any of our friends who may need plumbing work in the future. Great job, TJ and Henry!

  • Bill Pharr

We interviewed 4 sewer and plumbing companies after deciding we needed to line our sewer. This was a difficult decision since 3 of the 4 companies we spoke with I thought could do a fine job for us - still do. Bob Oates was the fourth we spoke with. The sales person was terrific, informative, helpful and energetic. We selected Oates, and in the end it was a gut decision. Their crew proved to be efficient, competent, and basically great to get along with. I always felt like they knew what they were doing, and they cared about doing the job right. This is important because this work is hard along with many challenges. I do not know anything about sewers so there is no way to check their work, and the bulk of their work was nine feet in the ground. Trust becomes a big factor and I have put my trust in Bob Oates. I truly believe if there are any issues down the road they will be there for us - this is big for me.

  • Stephan Kinholt

We have used them several times, most recently for the replacement of our entire sewer line. They made this a fairly easy and painless process. Granted, these types of projects are painful on the pocketbook. Bob Oates has comparable prices and excellent service. Andrew was assigned as our project manager. He was professional and communicated throughout. We highly recommend this company. UPDATE: I am updating this review because we've used Bob Oats again to install a new hot water tank heater. They were very prompt in replying to our request for a new hot water heater. We ended up buying our own but then they installed it. They're communications are excellent. They always arrive on time or early and let you know ahead of time when they are about to arrive. They're very professional. This last time we had Raymond and Talon. They did an excellent job. We highly recommend Bob Oats.

  • Pamala

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!

  • Nicole Campbell

This is the 2nd time we have used Bob Oates. The technicians are always on time and professional. I had a plumbing company come over on a previous incident and they were fear based and telling me horror stories and speculating worse case scenerarios. I was recommended to Bob Oates and right away felt that they were about business and making the situation correct. It is so unsettling when you have something wrong and you have no idea as its not your area of expertise. TJ came to my parents home today to troubleshoot a plumbing issue. He was pleasant and professional and was so kind to my elderly father who in the past could and would fix any issue but is now unable. I will continue to use Bob Oates and highly recommend them as reliable respectable business thats not trying to take advantage.

  • Scott Harrison

In a sea of plumbing companies in our area, we are delighted to have found Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter Company. We have found them to be an honest and trustworthy company that we can rely on for various plumbing problems related to our 1909 house. The plumbers that have come to our house since 2016 have proven themselves to be friendly, knowledgeable and professional, and we appreciate that the estimates given us are reasonable and fair. We do not feel as though we are being taken advantage of like some other plumbing companies who seem more interested in making the most money than offering service and advice for a fair price. We plan to use Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter Company for our future plumbing needs and highly recommend them to those who treasure old fashioned service.

  • Sonya Weasner

Definitely have to give a shout out to Bob Oates! We have called them several times for issues with our main line drain being clogged due to roots and they have always done a great job. Our most recent issue was last week, and we had our main line inspected and then hydro-jetted. TJ was super professional, friendly, and awesome and explained everything really well to me and my husband. He got the line cleared out and looking great. We also had Bobby come the next day to do an evaluation on possibly resealing our pipes and he provided a lot of great information and was very professional as well. Overall we are really happy with Bob Oates and have found all of the technicians to be very trust-worthy and honest. We will definitely continue to call them for any future issues!

  • Janet Bruckshen

The entire team at Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter were great to work with and we are so happy we called them. TJ came out to the house to support us with a clogged drain and quickly discovered a break in our sewer line. He explained the next steps to us and went over our options before connecting us with Daniel who coordinated the job. A team of technicians including Abdi, Kylor and Joseph, worked hard and efficiently to assure we wouldn't be inconvenienced while the job was occurring. They did a fantastic job doing the necessary work and replacing all of our landscaping once the job was complete. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter.

  • James Bozic

I am so incredibly impressed by my recent experience with Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter! From the moment I reached out to them to replace my ancient hot water heater; to the final smiling wave as the crew departed; they were absolutely incredible. I especially appreciated their solid communication, honest approach, prompt service, friendly staff, and exceptional skill through the process. They are truly living up to the motto on their trucks of “People Helping People”! If you need an honest, friendly, and skilled plumber in the Seattle/Tacoma area I highly recommend you reach out to the team at Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter, they were wonderful! Thanks again!

  • Patrick Cone

I've used Bob Oates for the past several years. I'm never disappointed by their on-time, friendly, and professional service. I had my mainline sewer jetted this service call. After a camera scope, I was given choices about what needed to be done. There was no sales pressure, no doom scenarios, etc. if I didn't do such-and such. Because the staff had finished sooner than expected, the original quote given to me was reduced to reflect that time difference. I had already made out the check for the original quote but was told that price was less because of reduced service time. Wow! No way I would not call BO for any plumbing services. Great outfit.

  • Carol Nichols

After reading many reviews to decide on a company to contract with, Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter was the right decision. Casey, the project manager came out and performed a thorough analysis of the problem and with confidence offered a solution. Throughout the sewer pipe project, Casey and team were great to work with and explained the process as they went. The response to all my questions and follow through was very much appreciated as was the email communication regarding when to expect the crew. Thank you Casey and team for your professionalism, problem solving and overall great service on this project. You definitely have my recommendation!

  • Alex Conner

We had Bob Oates come out to clear a blocked sewer line. They were courteous and got the job done. What we really appreciated is that after we had already paid, the technician realized that a note on our account indicated we were to get a discount because of a scheduling mistake. We hadn’t even been told that we would be given a discount, but the technician notified the office and they in turn contacted us to tell us they would send a new invoice for the reduced amount and would stop the original payment. We appreciated their effort to make things right when they could have accepted the original payment without saying anything.

  • Katie and James DeLeon

We used Bob Oates a couple of years ago when we had a link in our drain line. Their technicians talked us through the repairs and ultimately, we used the opportunity to replace our old cast iron drain line galvanized supply lines. Their price was several thousand under the two other quotes we received. They worked quickly and we have been so happy w/ the work. Just this past week, our basement flooded and they responded within an hour to scope the line, talked to us about solutions, and scheduled someone to come out and provide that estimate. We have had great experiences with them and will continue to use them in the future.

  • Robert Kampas

We recently experienced a backup in the side sewer of our 1931 older home. Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter responded on a weekend when no other plumber would. The remedy to our issue was to install a sewer liner through the 4” line to the city main. Bob Oates’ crew performed their work including excavation and plumbing tie ins to the line with diligence and professionalism throughout the process. A few problems did come up during the project but their ethical approach to them made them a standout company. We would definitely recommend Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter to anyone wanting the best at reasonable pricing.

  • Chisulo Mulenga

What a wonderful experience! From start to finish we felt we were working with a trusted partner who was the definition of excellence in service. The appointment was painless and smooth, our service technician was prompt, communicative, respectful, thoughtful, helpful and clean. He went above and beyond to make sure we thoroughly understood what was happening and when. I could not speak highly enough of the professionalism. The gold standard, and I will definitely only ever call one plumber whenever I’m need moving forward. If you are in need you have found the right partner for your plumbing needs.

  • D C

I have dealt with different plumbing companies in Seattle and I have to say that Bob Oates is superior to all I have ever used. I like the professionalism and their expertise. They respected my house. They "listened" and answered to all of my concerns. They have great communication skills. I am very impressed as I rarely see this. Also they didn't make me feel that got ripped off. I got a great value from them. I have had a bad taste from other plumbing companies and contractors. This company has 100% impressed me. I will continue doing business with Bod Oates. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

  • Sarah Fitting

Bob Oates was extremely professional; excellent communication, clear and detailed quote, timely and helpful plumbers. Corey, TJ and the rest of the guys that came to rescue us from multiple plumbing problems that accumulated over the pandemic. They were *all* so kind, efficient and helpful - sorry I can’t remember everyone’s name but kudos to the team at Bob Oates for their excellent work and professional approach!! Definitely recommend. They fixed problems for us including leaking pipes, clogged sinks and a dreaded MAJOR sewer repair. We are in great hands with Bob Oates!!

  • Forest Mahony

Casey was AMAZING! He arrived early, did the work quickly and the price was very reasonable. Additionally, he was very polite and accommodating about my request to keep shoes outside. He had all the tools and parts with him, no need to schedule a second appointment. He was very understanding about my lack of knowledge of the industry, in how I tried to described the issue. Casey was sharp looking in appearance, the car he arrived in was even very organized and FULL of tools. Thank you so much, I will surly reuse Bob Oates next time I have even the most minor issue.

  • Jonathan A Gallant

Bob Oates was able to send a technician on the same day I telephoned, and he arrived on time. He was professional and friendly, fixed the clogged drain in short order, and provided helpful advice on related plumbing issues. I'm sorry I don't recall his name, but he came at about 11:00 AM (as scheduled) on Monday, Oct. 18 to 4404 2nd Ave. NW. A second toilet clog occurred in February, 2022. Again, Bob Oates was able to send a technician (two of them this time) on the same day that I telephoned. They arrived on time, and unclogged the toilet quickly and expertly.

  • Cathy Oaks Hayes

Bob Oates crew was awesome! They came to do an assessment but quickly identify the cause of the leak where we could see some damage in the ceiling of the first floor. They were able to address and get things repaired, so we thought, during that first visit and at a reasonable price - the leak we had was VERY slow and took a couple of days for us to see it was still there, they came back again did an exceptionally thorough job and finally fixed the leak without additional fees. I will be saving their info for if/when we need a plumber. Highly recommend.

  • Lynn Beaumont

We have used Bob Oates twice now, once for a hot water heater problem and now for a garbage disposal repair/installation. The dispatchers are friendly and helpful and the technicians are wonderful! Henry Immel was our technician today and he was awesome. They have been responsive and professional in all of their dealings with us. I would highly recommend Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter. We have now used Bob Oates three times - in fact, the last three checks in my checkbook were written to Bob Oates so that should tell you how much we appreciate their work.

  • Brian Cromer

Bob Oates responded to my phone call and had techs on site the following day. We had a broken sewer pipe which they found and repaired instantly so we could get back on line while we evaluated our options for full and permanent repairs. We decided to make some changes to our interior plumbing as well as have our exterior drain lined. Anthony ran the job on the exterior while TJ was our interior plumber. They are two separate crews but they communicated with each other constantly. Both kept me informed on status each day until the job was done.

  • Susan Cross

During the summer, TJ and his team installed a clean-out in our sewer, and hydro-jettied our root-bound pipes. Within a few months, our roots were back, and TJ gave us a quote for a liner. The team arrived as scheduled, and worked quickly to install the liner, keeping the excavation to a minimum and cleaning up well. TJ made sure the job was complete by videoing the final result; and taking an extra step, at no additional cost to us, to solve a extra challenge with our 100 year old pipes. We highly recommend TJ and his Bob Oates team.

  • Brad Kohn

Referred to BOSR by Angie's List with a coupon for work. Less than 3 hours after I requested a referral, I had a phone call scheduling the visit. The scheduling was pain free, and they even called saying they could be early if I wanted the day of the appointment. The tech who came to our house was professional, courteous, and helpful...and cleared the rather large hair-wad that had partially blocked one of our drains. The price was decent, the work was excellent, and the service was top notch. Highly recommended.

  • Susien LEE

We’re a commercial bakery. Other plumbing companies we’ve had before were either deceiving or trying to up sell repairs/services we don’t need. We feel very lucky to finally found Bob Oates. They were quick to respond, offered fast service and charged us fairly and honestly. No hidden cost, no trip charge. Tim was our technician. He was nice and even cleaned up?!! Our mess. Omg.. we’re so impressed by this company that we took the time to write this review, which is our very first ever. Thank you Bob Oats team!

  • Sophie Verlaine

I have used Bob Oates before,and was very pleased. This time I am pleased ,but it took me more attempts than necessary to persuade the technician that my faucet was dripping from being broken not from ‘residual ‘ water. I should not have had to insist that I still had a problem after they left .they did come back right away ,but I still had to almost argue that the problem hadn’t been fixed (faulty product) the technicians’this time were as likable as can be however,as was a different tech five years ago.

  • Konstantin

They were able to come over the same day I called, was given time period from 3 to 5 and they show up 5 min before 3, problem was fixed quickly and efficiently and I paid $55. Will definitely use again. A month later we got another plumbing problem, invited Bob Oates and they did it again - next day appointment, zero attempts to sell expensive replacement when repair is sufficient, $50 charge for everything when others wanted 150 just to show up. Unusually good experience. Highly recommend..

  • Rob Litzke

I haven't gotten work done by Bob Oates, but I did get an estimate. I was given a small time window - not an all-day timeframe, and the technician arrived on time and we got the estimate. The technician was willing to chat and even did a video inspection of our drain line while he was out, giving a balanced assessment of different options. Ultimately we didn't need work done (yet) - there were no high-pressure sales tactics. We'd be happy to work with Bob Oates when the time comes!

  • Jacob Crofoot

I had a great experience with Bob Oates. Had someone out to clear out my sewer line. I was really impressed with how professional they were. And he really went above my expectations. My cleanout needs to be access from my neighbors yard and he introduced and checked with the neighbor before doing the work. He also cleaned out my down spout p-trap which in connected to the clean out. I've had a few different companies out in the past and none of them did either of these things.

  • Glenn

Jeremy arrived promptly for my service call and quickly and efficiently diagnosed the clog in my sewer line. Working in a tight space where my trap was located, Jeremy carefully set up his equipment and cleared the clog. Jeremy also scoped about 50 ft into my sewer line to make sure there were no other obstructions. Clean up was great and Jeremy took precaution with protecting my carpet and tile with rubber mats and clean towels. Thanks again for a pleasant experience.

  • Rubin Jackson

We called Bob Oats because we had a leak that we believed was under the floorboards and in the crawlspace. It turned out that the leak was in the wall and was draining below the house. The technician was polite and professional. He located the leak. Repaired the problem, clean the area and took away the debris. Aside from the circumstances, the experience was good. We would and will call Bob's for future plumbing needs. Hopefully, planned work.

  • john hale

I had a clogged Kitchen drain that I was unable to clear. Contacted Bob Oates Sewer and they offered to have a tech on site same day, I instead scheduled the call for 8 am the next morning. Two man team came on site, diagnosed this issue, clearly communicated what they were going to do and had the problem resolved within the hour. Plus left the Kitchen cleaner then they found it. Nice people, punctual, GREAT SERVICE. Thank you Bob Oates Team!!!

  • Jane Noland

We had used Bob Oates for sewer repair and were very pleased so when our plumber retired I the thought of them. Cory did our work and he is great. In addition to being super competent, he is a delight. He fixed an outdoor plumbing problem and ran into some unexpected issues.. Because of his experience as a builder and a plumber he was able to solve them. I doubt many others could have figured it out. We will use him again. He is terrific.

  • Lyn Hiatt

I called in the morning and was told it would after 5p before someone could get out to help me clear my floor drain and clean out (and there would be an upcharge for after hours). Prescott got there at 3:30 and blasted my cleanout with hot water 60ft out. He was very knowledgeable and fair in his explanation of what he could do to help my situation. I did not feel pressured at all. He left my basement cleaner than when he got there too!

  • WA PROP CO

Tj was AMAZING! We have a handful of property in King County. Another Rooter company tried to rip me off at 3x the amount that Bob Oates charged me. Tj made me feel super comfortable by explaining the repair and ALL my options; not just the most expensive one. PLUS, Bob Oates didn't charge me to come out and give me an estimate like the other large sewer companies. Thank you Tj & Bob Oates!! Will call you first on our next repair!

  • Aaron Huber

I recently worked with Bob Oates to have portions of my old 1950s concrete sewer replaced with PVC and lined with NuFlow. They also installed clean-outs where needed for any future maintenance. Andrew did a great job walking me through what work was recommended and created a scope that fit my needs. He and his team were very responsive and did an excellent job on the repair making sure nothing went missed. Would highly recommend.

  • Nancy Holmes

I did not use this business, but I was very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of the person who gave us an estimate. He took time to explain everything and to show us the problem through his video scope. We have every confidence that his team would do our job well. In the end we chose a slightly lower bid for the job. I would not hesitate to recommend the organization to others based upon our interactions.

  • Lisa Carroll

Both Casey and TJ provided excellent service. They were prompt, courteous and professional. Communication was outstanding. Casey took the time to explain why we were experiencing a plumbing problem, what they were going to do to address it, what it would cost, as well as recommendations for ongoing maintenance. I'm very pleased with the service we received from Bob Oates from scheduling through service call completion.

  • Cort Odekirk

Just a clogged drain but it was deep in the wall and we have older, delicate pipes. Service was great, they were able to get someone out next day (which given a clogged pipe is hardly an emergency was impressive). Guy who showed up was right on time, friendly and professional, including taking appropriate precautions given the pandemic. Definitely would use them again and would recommend them to anyone else.

  • AKT Att

This company went above and beyond for us! We had our kitchen cabinets installed the day before so I was calling around scheduling a plumber to install a sink, faucet, and dishwasher. They came right away but I didn’t have the faucet yet so they ran to the store and got me the exact one I wanted and installed it right away! They were friendly, charming and fast. Really cannot recommend them enough!!

  • Navid K

I have been working with Bob Oates for a few years and recently they did a larger project for us. Overall I am very happy with their responsiveness and being so professional. This is a remote rental property, so I can't comment on the quality except that my tenants haven't been complaining. Anyways, I have such a good experience with this company that for my last project, I didn't even shop around.

  • Mimi Zorn

The main water line in front of our house broke. Mitch, from Bob Oates Plumbing, came immediately to check it out. They advised a leak detection company to come and find the source of the leak so they would know where to dig. Then they came and did the repair. It was done efficiently and in very good time. Everyone was very skilled and professional. I definitely recommend them. Excellent service.

  • Jeff Crane

We weren't getting the kind of quality and value from a previous plumbing company that had been handling our associations plumbing needs for awhile, so we decided to make a change. We can not be happier since moving our business to Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter. They are real professionals; responsive and the quality/value is wonderful. I'd highly recommend them for any of your plumbing needs.

  • KSchloss

Both the people I spoke to to schedule our appointment as well as the guys who showed up to try and fix our flooded dishwasher (ended up being an issue that needed to be resolved with the manufacturer) were so helpful and kind, plus they were super communicative about when they would be arriving. None of that "sometime between 12 and 6" business! Would certainly go with Bob Oates again.

  • Ping Jen

EXCEPTIONAL & EXCELLENT: After having the usual bad experiences with other plumbing companies: didn’t perform the services just wanted to dig holes to charge more….way more; Bob Oates’ Micheal and Jeremy came to rescue. They are very thorough, articulated, determined, and skillful. I can’t thank them enough for “detailing” my 100-year old sewer line, especially it’s 94 degree today.

  • Jane Hemmen

Bob Oates just repaired my sewer line and I am very satisfied with their professionalism, the quality of the work, and with the responsiveness of T.J. the project manager. He is courteous, shows up when he says, and promptly responded to all my questions. The crews who came out were very respectful and knew their jobs well. Bob Oates sewer is easy and pleasant to work with.

  • Conjoiner Hivemind

Had a shower that needed to be unclogged (something we have to do every few years). They charged me $488 for a 10 min job which I had to pay because I was in a hurry. That's simply ridiculous and highway robbery. I will say that the guys who did the work were nice and professional. I've used this company in the past but will never use them again. Totally unethical prices.

  • Eric Nutting

Casey Yates did a great job as project manager on repairing our sewer. It was a challenging job that required chipping out a trench in our concrete basement floor and deep trench next to the house. The crew did excellent, professional work on time, without hassles, or change orders. Abdi was an excellent foreman directing the crew and doing the work. I highly recommend.

  • Jason Langer

Jeremy and Douglas from Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter saved the day for me! Had a piece of jewelry (don't ask) go down the drain and needed to be recovered.. Jeremy and team where onsite when they said they would be and where able to save the day by retrieving the ring from the p-trap. Fast, friendly, and prompt service! Would recommend and I will use them again as needed.

  • Kaushik Lohia

REALLY pleased with TJ and the crew at Bob Oates. In addition to being incredibly responsive, they were able to consult on some choices on a related project. Crew was all polite, professional, and explained things step-by-step. Even when we hit a snafu, they came right away so I wasn't without water for another day - if the need arises I'm definitely using them again.

  • Matthew Yost

Working in property management I deal with a lot of vendors and this company is by far the easiest to work with and most competent. Two plumbers in particular, Wyatt and Talon are extremely good at what they do and always give the best advice and perform superior work, I always enjoy seeing them come because I know the work will be done right. Thank you sincerely.

  • Rachel Atwood

I have nothing but great things to say about this company! They were on time and were able to fix my clogged sink in under an hour! The technicians name was Prescott and he was fantastic. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about what was going on. He talked me though everything and gave me excellent advice going forward! I will be recommending him to everyone!

  • Phil Mann

Had Konrad as my service advisor. Very personable and easy to talk with about what services were needed. Bob Oates as a whole has been very "real" meaning they are genuine people who like to help you as a customer. Not salesy or corporate like in any way. Love that feeling of NOT being talked down to, but rather as me the customer being educated along the way

  • Michael Silva

We used the Bob Oates team to replace an old section of sewer line and install a new liner out to the city main. The team was timely, professional, and really easy to work with. We worked directly with Casey as our project manager, and he was fantastic and super easy to work with! Would highly recommend for anyone needing to do sewer repair work.

  • Kindle Shaw

Our family has used Bob Oates for our plumbing needs for about 6 years. We used to live in a 110 year house that always had some drama. Our new home is much younger but some of the remodeling work was not the best so issues arise from time to time. Bob Oates has a friendly staff, rates are good and we have no complaints. I highly recommend them!

  • Manuel Tellez

What I thought was a leak turned out to be nothing. Raymond, the technician, was incredibly professional and patient explaining things to me. Not only were they fast to respond they were very communicative and professional. Fortunately, this time I did not need any work done. But if I ever do need any plumbing work, Bob Oates is who I'll call.

  • Jessica Nagtalon

The Bob Oates technician that came out did a great job. He was helpful, knowledgeable and fair. He quickly identified the problem with our drain and realized an old pipe needed to be replaced under our sink. He took care of it the same day. Bob Oates was referred to us by a friend and we would definitely recommend their services to others.

  • Juliana West

Ryan came out and quickly assessed the design to make my clients shower/toilet area more accessible was in fact feasible. He was able to get us in the schedule as our regular plumber was unable. Ryan improved the over all location & function of water shut offs so the whole building wouldn’t have to be shut down again to do service.

  • KingCrab14

Truly enjoyed having these guys out here to take care of a water heater replacement. Wyatt and Zack made an awesome team and did the job fast and did it right. Full transparency, there was an issue with the tank itself (faulty tank) and they immediately came back out to swap parts where needed. All together these guys were amazing!

  • Cheryll McCain

We have used Bob Oates Plumbing twice, and they have been professional, highly effective, and honest. The technician was on time and was very knowledgeable. We are very happy with the service and, even though the cost was a little higher than other quotes we received, we would continue using them for any future plumbing needs,

  • Fred Bidelspach

We had a serious blockage in our sewer line. They worked us into their schedule quickly. The plumber arrived earlier than expected which was great. He was very professional, thorough and also careful with our property. Explained all that was happening and gave some good recommendations for future. Very pleased with his work.

  • Nicole Pastarnack

I added an additional bathroom to my home. Bob Oates provided excellent service and installation of the necessary pipes and drainage to meet City of Seattle inspection requirements. My service rep, Jeo, was always on time & in communication. I highly recommend Bob Oates for all household plumber needs.

  • cristal weber

This was a difficult job because a backhoe could not be used. My heroes, Philip and Dennis, had to dig down to our sewer by hand through incredibly dry, dense soil. What hard workers! I really appreciate how professional everyone was and how quickly the job was done. Communication was excellent.

  • Doug Newlands

Jeo did an excellent job and fixed the problem with the relief valve and added a pressure reducer to my system. Work was done quickly and efficiently. Jeo was very informative and friendly. I believe this is the third experience I have had with Bob Oates and all have been excellent.

  • Mary Weimer

This company is absolutely fantastic! We had two other companies come in to try to fix the pipe for my bathtub. One of the other companies completely destroyed the pipe. We were six months without the bathtub. These guys had it done in just a few days. They are fabulous

  • Ryan Nemethy

Great experience working with this team! Denero was fantastic to work with and Doug was a Huguenot assistance. Geo also helped fix an issue with a shut off valve and was very professional and responsive. Would strongly recommend Bob Oates and any of these folks above!

  • Kavan Peterson

Bob Oates is my go to plumber. They are the most responsive contractor I’ve hired. They respond immediately and have always had dispatchers available within my time frame. I just had a leak fixed and hose bib installed by Konrad, who did a terrific job.

  • Alana Castaneda

A truly great experience with Bob Oates Sewer and Rooter. Reception was friendly and got a plumber over fast to fix our kitchen sink. Shout out to Raya for her exceptional service. The plumber was on time and efficient. Thanks guys for your heard work!

  • Belle Moore

Timothy was fantastic. We were able to get a appointment the next morning, were alerted 30 minutes before arrival and Timothy showed up right on time. He was friendly, informative and competent. Price was good. We will use this company for future work.

  • landstoryproject

Had a great experience with Bob Oates! My technician, Denero, was amazing—professional, helpful, and extremely capable. He cleared out the drains in my house and gave me some things to look at on my hot water heater. All around positive experience.

  • Arnaud Gautier

Great experience with Bob Oates on a sewer lining (Nu-Flow) project. From assessment, project management, to scheduling, work quality and follow-up, the whole team involved was professional and detail-oriented. No surprises. Highly recommend.

  • Robert Siderius

The staff from Bob Oates did a great job with sewer line re-lining and replacement of some very old basement plumbing fixture. The crews were on time, pleasant, timely with the work and performed all cleanup. Very happy with the outcome.

  • Elizabeth Watson

They were friendly, hard-working, patient with me, determined what I wanted, acquired a new faucet and toilet, and installed them both in a short period of time. I definitely would hire them again and am very happy with the results.

  • Doug Schulze

BO accurately assessed my situation and solved the problem both interim and long term. Every interaction, meeting and recommendation from the entire Bob Oates team was top tier. Definitely my go-to plumber going forward for my house

  • Pat Doemland

Needed new toilet. Mikey was wonderful. He assessed my needs, ordered the toilet which was delivered promptly and installed. He was professional and pleasant. I will always use this fine company for any plumbing needs I might have.

  • Chloe Moser

Bob Oates was great!! TJ came and installed my toilet super quick and easy. He arrived early, was incredibly friendly, and professional. TJ took great care in my home and was even sweet to my old pup. Highly recommend!!!!

  • Wendy DeLaunay

Ryan switched out a facet for us. I was hoping to pay a little less; but they did a great job, were professional, and they were done in about 45minutes. I really like Bob Oates Plumbing and highly recommend them.

  • Shaun O'Neil

Casey and his team were personable and professional. They kept my property clean, communicated well, and provided quality service at a good price. I hope I don't need them again, but when I do I'll be calling.

  • Abbe Sue Rubin

Raymond Paz came to fix toilet handle, had to replace it and did it in no time flat - He sent me more info for if I need to replace toilet down the line - thanks so much for being so quick and kind too -

  • Catherine W.

TJ and Sean were punctual, professional and personable. They cleared out the main drain and diagnosed the problem with our toilet at a reasonable fee. I would definitely use Bob Oates Plumbing again.

  • Tim Fallihee

I found Bob Oates to be a very professional company. All crews were hard working and always on time. Casey Yates did an excellent job as lead technician. He was always very informative and thorough.

  • Paul Goodwin

Noah was responsive, professional, and did a great job with a toilet installation at the house. This was my first time calling Bob Oates, and I would definitely use them again for a plumbing issue.

  • Karen S

Konrad was great. Professional, clear communication about what the issue was and how he would resolve the issue. Was also tidy and respectful of the space in which he worked in my home.

  • J Cal

I used Bob Oates Plumbing for a sewer relining, Patrick Gavino was great. Coordinate the entire project, worked with my neighbor for access addressed all my concerns. Great job.

  • Sagar Sanghani

While the guy that showed up was awesome, charging $500 to snake a drain seems a bit ridiculous. Good thing is they do an upfront quote so you have an option to turn it down.

  • Shanti Betts

Bob Oates is fast and responsive, and their plumbers are honest professionals who have always been helpful in diagnosing and fixing our sewer problems.

  • Anna K

Michael was on-time, professional, and very quick to diagnose our plumbing issue. Highly recommend!

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