Updated: May 16, 2026
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Address
18415 78TH AVE E, Puyallup, WA, 98375
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Bob Rau Electrician
Bob Rau, 18415-78 Th Ave E, Puyallup, WA (Employees: Carlotta Rau, Rau, Carlotta, and Rau, Robert H) holds a Electrical Contractor, General license and 4 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
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Bob Rau Contact Information
Phone Number: (253) 846-1562
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Address: 18415 78TH AVE E, Puyallup, WA 98375
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Bob Rau Puyallup
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bob Rau has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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27 projects
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2025 |
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21 projects
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2024 |
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24 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bob Rau has worked on at least
73.0 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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5 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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67 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bob Rau mostly works on
electrical project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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13 projects
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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12 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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10 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $25,580. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
(1) feeder (80) circuits (1) service new- 400amp (1) subpanel- tenant improvement including new service phase 4--amp service with 200amp single phase sub. new lighting and controls electrical connections to kitchen and mechanical equipment. general use receptacles and site lighting. 2023 nec
Valuation:
$146,000
Permit #:
ELEC-2025-03003
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,818
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Flight club restaurant and bar tenant building out in existing 7 186sq ft restaurant space. installation of lighting and controls electrical to casework outlets and connections to kitchen equipment
Valuation:
$317,925
Permit #:
7104634-EL
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,723
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Segale properties|when submitting an application please ensure you have attached all required documents.|certification: by using this portal to apply for permits i certify i am the owner of the property or the owner's authorized agent. if acting as an authorized agent i further certify that i have full power and authority to file this application and to perform on behalf of the owner ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-1033
Status:
final
Fee:
$526
Permit Type:
Non-residential
Building Type:
N/A
Arb flagship store. tenant improvement of existing space to include sales show room offices store room and shop space. install new feeders for 600amp main service supplying 2 - 200amp panels and one 60amp disconnect. mechanical equipment new lighting and general use receptacles and casework power
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
E24002111
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$7,649
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Molly moon's w seattle install lighting and controls outlets and kitchen connections
Valuation:
$385,000
Permit #:
7071257-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$342
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Cherubs nursery install lighting and controls new 400amp single phase panel and 200amp sub panel outlets and equipment connections
Valuation:
$158,485
Permit #:
7081543-EL
Status:
triage
Fee:
$3,498
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Macrina bakery maple leaf remodel of existing building to include installation of code compliant lighting and controls equipment connections to kitchen equipment and hvac remove/replace old meters install 400amp ct (2) 400amp panels and convince receptacles. 3-15-23 dr - plan approved and permit issued
Valuation:
$96,000
Permit #:
6941824-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,759
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
822 queen anne apartments completion of previously started remodel of existing apartment spaces. [9-30-25 dr - previous permit 6825305-el]
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
7109136-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,447
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multifamily
Death and co install new 200amp 480v panel 75kva trans 200amp 120v panel kitchen connections and hvac power
Valuation:
$105,300
Permit #:
7087996-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,052
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Top pot doughnuts office|when submitting an application please ensure you have attached all required documents.|certification: by using this portal to apply for permits i certify i am the owner of the property or the owner's authorized agent. if acting as an authorized agent i further certify that i have full power and authority to file this application and to perform on behalf of the... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-0839
Status:
final
Fee:
$216
Permit Type:
Non-residential
Building Type:
N/A
Segale properties|when submitting an application please ensure you have attached all required documents.|certification: by using this portal to apply for permits i certify i am the owner of the property or the owner's authorized agent. if acting as an authorized agent i further certify that i have full power and authority to file this application and to perform on behalf of the owner ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-1033
Status:
final
Fee:
$526
Permit Type:
Non-residential
Building Type:
N/A
When submitting an application please ensure you have attached all required documents.|certification: by using this portal to apply for permits i certify i am the owner of the property or the owner's authorized agent. if acting as an authorized agent i further certify that i have full power and authority to file this application and to perform on behalf of the owner all acts required ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-0839
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Non-residential
Building Type:
N/A
Hinds st installation of new 400amp 480v electrical service 200amp 480v panel step down trans and 2 208v panels equipment connections in shop outlets in office space 1st and 2nd floor.[01/23/2024 bgo - approved plan-set]
Valuation:
$61,105
Permit #:
7005191-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
A nonresidential alteration to existing structure electrical project involving (1 water heater 4 small kitchen appliance 1 clothes dryer 1 clothes washer 55 light fixtures 10 switches)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 116872 BF
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,873
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gene juarez west seattle tenant improvement for new hair salon space
Valuation:
$118,000
Permit #:
7068562-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,434
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Waterway tenant improvement to existing space. addition 20 outlets and 5 20amp equipment. hvac and panels existing to remain. update lighting
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
7027329-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$256
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Roti restaurant install new led lighting and connections for added lighting for tenant improvement to space
Valuation:
$33,000
Permit #:
7074460-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$198
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Replace existing lighting for new energy efficient led lighting as shown on pages a150-151. update receptacles for medical grade as shown on page a160 25 116872 bf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 120139 BG
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,091
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Molly moon's waterfront install lighting kitchen equipment outlets signage and heat tape
Valuation:
$40,500
Permit #:
7071282-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$286
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Midtown suite m buildout of 800sqft retail space. install of new 75kva trans 200amp panel led lighting and controls equipment connections lake address changed to 2301 e union
Valuation:
$25,580
Permit #:
6944059-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$679
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
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Bob Rau License info
Verified License
| License # | RCTRULC038QG |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
Verify this license's status for Bob Rau at the The City of Tukwila, WA.
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Verified License
| License # | RCTRULC038QG |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 601-828-382 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Profit Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2022. Check the current license status of Bob Rau with the Washington State Business Licensing
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License Not Verified
| License # | AEC44 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of Bob Rau with the The City of Tukwila, WA
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Inactive License
| License # | RCTRULC038QG |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Marysville |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the The City of Marysville, Washington, 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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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Federated Mutual Ins Co |
| Bond Value | $4,000 |
367
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bob Rau has worked on 367 permitted projects.
Bob Rau Employees
CR
Carlotta Rau
Treasurer
RC
Rau, Carlotta
RH
Rau, Robert H
RR
Robert Rau
President