Updated: Jul 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter Plumber
We offer professional sewer and drain cleaning in addition to sewer repair and installation solutions at an affordable price. We are a local company that offers fast service while employing the most knowledgeable experts in the sewer and drain cleaning industry. With a fast response time and knowledgeable technicians, we’re here for you 24/7.
From BuildZoom: Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter, 600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA holds a Construction Contractor, General 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 bidding system to get competitive quotes.
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
Pro tip:
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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11 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has worked on at least
23.0 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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23 projects
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Plumbing projects |
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15 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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2 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.
Open trench repair of sanitary sewer line at single family dwelling. no barricades no row work all on private property
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
SEWER25-0110
Status:
final
Fee:
$571
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mia hoffman side sewer spot repair & cleanout install spot repair/cleanout install cleanout to clear backed up line
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SW25-00016
Status:
final
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing existing side sewer on property with new pvc 4 inch liner from excavation downstream stopping at property line
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 113775 UA
Status:
issued
Fee:
$483
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 102688 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$197
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 102575 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$197
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: plumbing non residential - pnr class: alteration to structure or system, , installed 3 comparment sink hand sink and mop sink a (nonresidential alteration) project installing (sink; floor sink; total number of fixtures; primary building; commercial kitchen; there are 10 or less new or altered fixtures.). additional info (). work site location ()
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PNR21-05731
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer - spot repair on private property, excavate 4'x4 trench approx. 4.5 deep to expose existing concrete sewer at cast iron transition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG2024-0372
Status:
final
Fee:
$177
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connect downspouts to catchbasin
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2503-219
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spot repair on side sewer on private property, emergency spot repair cannot get camera past just outside the home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG2022-0476
Status:
final
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 121341 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$197
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tankless water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
OTC25-0579
Status:
final
Fee:
$260
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential utility modification side sewer repair only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 129817 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 126054 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 126056 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 118833 UA
Status:
final
Fee:
$187
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Open trench replacement of the sanitary sewer on private property. no right of way work or patch included
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
SEWER22-0648
Status:
final
Fee:
$482
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel updating laundry box master bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24103393MP
Status:
final
Fee:
$227
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Open trench pipe burst repair of sanitary sewer connection at single family dwelling pending field pre-inspection. no row barricade or patch. call 253-591-5760 to schedule inspections
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
SEWER21-0366
Status:
issued
Fee:
$452
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Decommission of septic system and install new connection to mainline in alley way. includes 7 days of barricade and row patch
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
SEWER21-0250
Status:
final
Fee:
$916
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spot repair cleanout
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2305-080
Status:
final
Fee:
$301
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | BOBOAOS899L4 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | BOBOAOS899L4 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | BOBOAOS899L4 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Sammamish |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the The City of Sammamish, WA, 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 The City of Sammamish, WA.
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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Federated Mutual Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indem Co |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
48
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has worked on 48 permitted projects.