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BZ SCORE: 97

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License #	BENPLPI783KU
Status	Active
City	Tukwila
Type	Plumbing Contractor, Residential
Class	Corporation
Business Type	Individual, Corporation

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Ben the Plumber Inc with the The City of Tukwila, WA

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License Not Verified

License #	BENPLPI923QK
Status	Active
City	Tukwila
Type	Construction Contractor, Plumbing
Class	Corporation
Business Type	Individual, Corporation

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2022. Check the current license status of Ben the Plumber Inc with the The City of Tukwila, WA

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License Not Verified

License #	BENPLPI783KU
Status	Active
State	Washington
Type	Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor
Business Type	Individual, Corporation

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Ben the Plumber Inc with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

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License Not Verified

License #	BENPLP 935KS
Status	Active
State	Washington
Type	Construction Contractor, Plumbing, Water Conditioning Equipment
Business Type	Individual, Corporation

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2016. Check the current license status of Ben the Plumber Inc with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

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Inactive License

License #	BENPLPI923QK
Status	Inactive
State	Washington
Type	Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor
Business Type	Individual, Corporation

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. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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Insured

Insurer	Ohio Security Ins Co
Insured up to	$1,000,000

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Bonded

Bonded Agent	Ironshore Indemnity Inc
Bond Value	$6,000

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Tukwila:

Does Ben The Plumber Inc carry a valid contracting license?

Any work that impacts the value of real estate in Washington, requires a licensed contractor.

Ben The Plumber Inc currently holds license BENPLPI783KU, BENPLPI923QK, BENPLP 935KS (Plumbing Contractor, Residential, Construction Contractor, Plumbing, Water Conditioning Equipment), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Tukwila?

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries requires licensees to maintain a bond and liability insurance for the protection of consumers.

Your liability risk when hiring Ben The Plumber Inc

Licensed contractors in Washington are required to maintain general liability coverage that includes a $50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy; or $250,000 combined single limit policy.

Ben The Plumber Inc holds a $1,000,000 insurance policy with Ohio Security Ins Co.

Financial recourse when hiring Ben The Plumber Inc

Licensed general contractors in Washington are required to maintain a $12,000 bond and specialty contractors are required to maintain a $6,000 bond. This provides consumers with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations.

Ben The Plumber Inc has a $6,000 bond with Ironshore Indemnity Inc.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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