Updated: Nov 14, 2025
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Address
26840 78TH AVE S, Kent, WA, 98032
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Dear Electric Inc
Dear Electric Inc, 26840-78 Th Ave S, Kent, WA (Owned by: Hirst, David Alexander) holds a Plumbing Contractor, Journey Level license and 8 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Dear Electric Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Dear Electric Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (253) 204-7689
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Address: 26840 78TH AVE S, Kent, WA 98032
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Dear Electric Inc Kent
Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Dear Electric Inc has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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124 projects
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2025 |
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146 projects
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2024 |
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122 projects
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2023 |
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297 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Dear Electric Inc has worked on at least
689.0 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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61 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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New Constructions |
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278 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Dear Electric Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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44 projects
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< $5k |
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163 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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51 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,951. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Louis wu|when submitting an application please ensure you have attached all required documents.|certification: by using this p-ortal 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... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL25-0197
Status:
final
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Residential
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 1 spot repair
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM25-0128
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair of sanitary sewer line at single family dwelling. open trench pending field approval of the cipp method. no barricades no row work all on private property
Valuation:
$43,791
Permit #:
SEWER25-0166
Status:
final
Fee:
$571
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure project installing {1-bathroom sink 1-clothes washer 1-toilet 1-water service - 3/4 1-kitchen sink 1-shower tub or combo}
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 101497 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$181
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure none project involving (2 toilet 2 bathroom sink 1 dishwasher 1 clothes washer 1 shower tub or combo 1 kitchen sink)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 116041 BN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$186
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 2 total number of appliances being added or altered single family dwelling 1 furnace 1 heat pump
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC25-0073
Status:
issued
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water repipe of 2.5 bathroom installation of main ball valve up to 1 inch installation of 2 frost free hose bibs installation of 3/4 ball valve for water heater installation of 3 toilet supply lines installation of up to 8 lav sink supply lines
Valuation:
$46,162
Permit #:
P24004697
Status:
complete
Fee:
$119
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 hot water heater 1 total number of fixtures being added or altered single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM25-0097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace partial kitchen drain up to 10ft repipe of only the hot cold lines going to the kitchen sink up to 75 ft at single family dwelling
Valuation:
$18,079
Permit #:
PLMBR25-0056
Status:
final
Fee:
$594
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 total number of appliances being added or altered single family dwelling 1 furnace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC25-0179
Status:
final
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 total number of appliances being added or altered single family dwelling 1 furnace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC25-0054
Status:
final
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 total number of appliances being added or altered single family dwelling 1 furnace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC25-0052
Status:
issued
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Anand 3 circuits with blatant wiring issues need both connection correction and redevicing to remedy. weather proofing to code 4 weather bubbles wp gfci and 3 customer provided outside fixtures. 1 circuit with ungrounded knob and tube disconnected not fixed. gfci afci combo breakers to code requirements. 28 devices total
Valuation:
$5,869
Permit #:
7036071-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Charles simpson|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 al... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PG24-0101
Status:
final
Fee:
$115
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Charles simpson|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 al... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-0762
Status:
final
Fee:
$231
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Rebecca susano|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... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL24-0545
Status:
expired
Fee:
$231
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Type: mechanical multifamily class: alteration to structure or system seiffert (emf24-06177) (1)air handler; (1)hvac - roof mounted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MMF24-06175
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: electrical multifamily class: alteration to structure or system seiffert (mmf24-06175)-(1)hvac equipment - inside; (1)hvac equipment - outside
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMF24-06177
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rebecca susano|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... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M24-0027
Status:
expired
Fee:
$531
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical, a (single family residential) (repair or replacement) (mechanical) project involving 1 total number of appliances being added or altered single family dwelling 1 furnace work description/location (example: 1st floor master bathroom garage)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC22-0207
Status:
final
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Dear Electric Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | DEARSS*798ND |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Journey Level |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of October 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | DEARSS*835D3 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of October 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | DEAREEI864PN |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of October 2025.
Verify this license's status for Dear Electric Inc at the The City of Tukwila, WA.
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Verified License
| License # | DEARSS*798ND |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | DEAREEI864PN |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
Verify this license's status for Dear Electric Inc at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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Verified License
| License # | DEARSS*835D3 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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License Not Verified
| License # | DESARSS*835D3 |
| 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 Dear Electric Inc with the The City of Tukwila, WA
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Inactive License
| License # | DEAREEO864PN |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the The City of Tukwila, WA, 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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Inactive License
| License # | DEAREE*866PB |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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114
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Ohio Security Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co |
| Bond Value | $4,000 |
1K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Dear Electric Inc has worked on 1007 permitted projects.
Dear Electric Inc Employees
DH
David Hirst
Agent
HD
Hirst, David
Owner
HA
Hirst, David Alexander
Owner