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Tips on Dealing With Clogged Drains
A clogged drain is frustrating, but some simple blockages can be cleared at home without calling a plumber. Below, the team at Bob Oates has assembled some pro tips for dealing with clogged drains....
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Are Plumbing Inspections Important For Homeowners?
Yes! A professional plumbing inspection is an important part of understanding the condition of your home’s plumbing and catching potential problems before they turn into expensive repairs. A...
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A dripping faucet probably doesn’t require a plumber in the middle of the night. Water pouring from a burst pipe certainly does. But plenty of plumbing problems fall somewhere in between. When...
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Risks of Delaying Sewer Repairs
Your sewer line is largely out of sight, which can make it easy to put off dealing with a problem — especially when the symptoms seem minor. A slow drain clears up. An occasional sewer odor disappears....
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Side Sewer Contractor: Everything You Need To Know
Bob Oates Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter is a registered side sewer contractor serving the City of Seattle and all surrounding areas. For 35+ years, we have provided comprehensive, cost-effective sewer...
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The Importance of Regular Sewer Inspections
Your home’s sewer line does an important job every day, but because most of the system is underground, it can be easy to forget about it until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, sewer line problems...
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What Causes Recurring Drain Clogs?
A clogged drain every once in a while isn’t unusual. But if the same drain keeps clogging, or you’re regularly dealing with slow drains and backups throughout your home, there may be more going on...
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How to Tackle Roots in Pipes
The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place in which to live and raise a family. However, two of the things that make it beautiful are the trees and rainfall. Unfortunately, these two aspects combined...
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5 Tips to Avoid a Major Sewer Repair Bill in The Future
A major sewer line problem can be one of the more disruptive repairs a homeowner encounters. While not every sewer issue can be prevented — aging pipes, shifting soil, tree root invasion, and other...
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Plumbing Emergency: 5 Things to Do When You Hit a Water Line
Whether you’re installing a fence, planting a tree, replacing a faucet, or tackling another home improvement project, accidentally damaging a water line can quickly turn into a plumbing emergency. In...
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DIY Drain Cleaning Tips to Try Before Calling a Plumber
A slow-draining sink or backed-up shower is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners face. Fortunately, not every clogged drain requires an immediate service call. Many minor drain clogs can...
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Important Questions to Ask Your Drain Cleaning Company
You can never go wrong with hiring professionals for any job, especially when it comes to drain cleaning. If you’re considering hiring professionals to clean your drains, there are a few questions that...
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Is Pipe Lining a Long-Term Answer to Sewer Damage?
When homeowners learn about trenchless sewer repair, one of the first questions they often ask is whether sewer pipe lining is truly a long-term solution or simply a temporary fix. Bob Oates Plumbing,...
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Why We Often Recommend Trenchless Sewer Repair
A damaged sewer line can quickly become one of the most disruptive problems a homeowner faces. Recurring drain backups, sewer odors, slow drains, and soggy areas in the yard may all indicate an issue...
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When’s the Best Time for A Sewer Pipe Relining?
A damaged sewer line rarely fixes itself. In fact, most sewer problems gradually worsen over time, eventually leading to recurring drain backups, foul odors, slow drains, and expensive repairs. Many...
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4 Main Causes of Cracked Sewer Pipes
Cracked sewer pipes are a common cause of recurring drain backups, slow drains, sewer odors, and unexpected plumbing repairs. While modern sewer lines are designed to last for decades, age,...
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Cost-Effective Advantages of Trenchless Pipe Lining
When a sewer line begins to crack, leak, separate, or become blocked by tree roots, many homeowners assume a major excavation project is unavoidable. Fortunately, modern trenchless sewer pipe repair...
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Why Trenchless Sewer Repairs Are Affordable, No-Dig Solutions For Seattle...
When a sewer line needs attention, many homeowners immediately picture torn-up yards, broken concrete, and weeks of disruption. Fortunately, modern trenchless sewer repair technology makes that scene a...
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4 Steps to Take When a Pipe Bursts
A burst pipe can quickly cause water damage to walls, flooring, furniture, and personal belongings. Whether the break is caused by freezing temperatures, corrosion, age, or accidental damage, acting...
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6 Benefits of Water Jetting for Seattle Homeowners
Hydro jetting, also called high-pressure water jetting, is one of the most effective methods available for cleaning clogged drain and sewer lines. Unlike traditional drain snaking, which often creates...
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