Updated: May 11, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter Plumber
Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter is a Full Service Plumbing Company in Seattle Wa. Serving the greater Seattle area. Licensed and bonded local plumbing company, serving Ballard community for 30 years.
From BuildZoom: Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter, 600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA holds a Plumbing Contractor, Residential license and 2 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter Contact Information
Phone Number: (206) 789-4944
Address: 600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter Seattle
Quality
109
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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14 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has worked on at least
30.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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30 projects
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Plumbing projects |
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13 projects
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Sewer laterals |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter mostly works on
plumbing project
and sewer lateral
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Plumbing, a (single family residential) (repair or replacement) project involving existing pipe material new pipe material piping - water service 1 total number of fixtures being added or altered single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM24-0253
Status:
final
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Withdrawn - plumbing a (single family residential) (repair or replacement) project involving existing pipe material new pipe material piping - water service 1 total number of fixtures being added or altered single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM24-0252
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$104
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: public works class: stand alone emergency spot repair on property. installing clean out. 3 (l) x 3 (w) x 3 (d)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PUB25-00500
Status:
issued
Fee:
$171
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing-(5) fixtures & wsl for remodel bld2023-0389, a (single family residential) (repair or replacement) (plumbing) project involving piping - water service 1 water supply piping like for like equipment in the same location there is no other onsite work that requires a building permit work description/location (example: 1st floor master bathroom garage)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-1470
Status:
final
Fee:
$221
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: plumbing non residential class: alteration to structure or system kitanda espressso (bnr22-08968): new dwv and water piping. installing 5 toilet; 5 bathroom sink; 1 sink; 1 hot water heater; 2 floor drain; 1 backwater valve; 2 trap primer; 1 grease trap; 5 floor sink; 1 kitchen sink; 1 ice maker
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PNR23-05024
Status:
expired
Fee:
$432
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential repair or replacement none project involving (1 water service - 1")
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 116062 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Project name: single family residence repair/replace clothes washer dishwasher kitchen sink
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLU24-0025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$195
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure none project involving (1 toilet 1 bathroom sink 1 clothes washer 1 shower tub or combo 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink 1 water heater electric
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 112672 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$210
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: plumbing non residential class: replacement, , our redeemer lutheran: a project installing piping - water service water supply piping
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PNR22-06163
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure none project involving (1 gas piping only (no fixtures))
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 125610 BK
Status:
final
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: plumbing non residential class: replacement, , lutheran church- (1)piping - water service; water supply piping
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PNR22-06507
Status:
final
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
William gowen emergency 5 long spot repair in the row. separate sdot permit required
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
7037474-SS
Status:
complete
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
None
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Type: mechanical single family class: replacement, , simonds: gas - stove or cook top (1) and gas piping
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MSF23-06887
Status:
final
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spot repair/cleanout install on broken section of line
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
OTC23-0771
Status:
complete
Fee:
$478
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E23-23835 water line re-pipe & water service piping
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-23-1162
Status:
complete
Fee:
$176
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential repair or replacement none project involving (1 water service - 1")
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23 123416 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 110833 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$187
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 106694 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$187
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water service replacement back side of meter to single family residence
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
U2204-023
Status:
final
Fee:
$36
Permit Type:
Water line behind...
Building Type:
N/A
Kristen astor repair existing side sewer; spot repair
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
7040321-SS
Status:
complete
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
None
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter License info
License Not Verified
| License # | BOBOAOS783DA |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Residential |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter with the The City of Tukwila, WA
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Verified License
| License # | BOBOAOS783DA |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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Inactive License
| License # | BOBOAOS941QL |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
- According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Federated Mutual Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Federated Mutual Ins Co |
| Bond Value | $6,000 |
88
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has worked on 88 permitted projects.