Updated: Nov 16, 2025
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P O BOX 7577, Berkeley, CA, 94707
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Forbes Plumbing
Forbes Plumbing, Berkeley, Po Box 7577, Berkeley, CA (Employee: Alan David Forbes) holds a Plumbing license according to the California license board.
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Phone Number: (510) 559-3575
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Address: P O BOX 7577, Berkeley, CA 94707
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(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-04-23
Install new water heater/boiler combo for radiant heat system at lower level game room of single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1802679
Status:
final
Fee:
$255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing hydronic boiler and domestic water heater with new
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIPL18-001190
Status:
final
Fee:
$532
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2017-03-23
Mechanical new 705 sf secondary unit in existing habitable basement (426 sf to conditioned space) rear deck windows and bedroom in basement; voluntary structural improvement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1602091
Status:
final
Fee:
$427
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvements for american medical forensics 5-28-99 plumbing: install rough plumbing. and fixture for shower. replace 30 gal water htr & misc piping. electrical issued 6-24-99. (mco) applicant upon applying for permit had ceco form i in hand. data entered. $15 filing fee to be paid upon issuance of permit. applicant to turn in ceco form ii after audit next week-mdd
Valuation:
$180,110
Permit #:
B1998-05350
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel (e) commercial building to reinstate (3) retail storefronts & add (2) stairways to the 2nd floor used as offices. 1-9-06, revision: eliminate corridor, doors 21, 22 & 24 & vestibule bearing wall. construct stair 1 vestibule and ramp from recept to office.
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
B2005-00865
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Add new family room and enlarge bathroom & bedroom and remodel kitchen adding 441 sq ft. * revision submitted 2-28-07 for change to hydronic, revised t24 for new addition/remodel. sbb 3-13-07
Valuation:
$78,000
Permit #:
B2006-03837
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair fire damage replace charred lumber restore exterior sheathing & details. replace interior wall finishes. replace roofing as needed no change of use no change in floor plan
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
B1996-01835
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic/foundation upgrade. finish and remodel existing basement. replace existing deck. fire zone 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building code 2/8/01 permit expired/closed el
Valuation:
$62,000
Permit #:
B1997-01065
Status:
Closed Expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
367sq.ft. addition and converting garage into storage shed plumbing for laundry and mechanical for additional radiators for an existing radiant heating system
Valuation:
$103,500
Permit #:
B2000-01131
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Phase i: new foundation driveway and garage applicant submitted revisions 1 set routed to p/c (with 2 sets of calcs); 1 set routed to zn & 1 set routed to pw-tr
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
B1997-04634
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rebuild garage to house playroom and study addition mechanical permit for radiant heating system. sbb back check for lost plans -- ellie to review for alex. sbb
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B2004-01717
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work type: not listed; remodel 2? bathrooms and the kitchen; water waste and gas. install radiant heating; the heat source will be a new flash water heater that will serve the dhw as well. we will install a double-wall heat exchanger for the space heating side
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW897062
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 2 1/2 bathrooms kitchen and laundry. plumbing permit exists for general contractor. created new permit for plumbing contractor. permit closed 11/7/00 due to no inspections in last 6 months el
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
B1998-02344
Status:
Closed Expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Add new second story bedrooms & baths, replace foundation, add shear walls. must comply with restrictions in fire zones. 11-16-05, revision: chimney
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
B2005-01090
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fau @existing location; replace toilet and basin @ existing location replace sink garbage disposal dishwasher and gas to range rough plumbing and fixture installation for new 1/2 bathroom additional 2 inspection. amendment to permit no.352150
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
352894
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Raise existing structure 3 ft. gut intererior of first floor. building new walls stairs and install new windows on both floors. must comply with reco for final
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
B1998-04602
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair fire damaged building and remodel for new owners plumbing-two commercial accessible bathrooms install new interior rain- water drains
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
B1998-01238
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and renovation of residence; fire zone 2 must comply with chapter 16 of berkeley building code 3-12-02 addition to (e) me & pl
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
B1999-01829
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hillside property refer to ord. 6128 n s 1607 s.f. addition to convert mult family residence. to mixed use rooming house & meeting space
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
B2000-02594
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
688 s.f. addition to 2nd story: 2 bedrooms study bathroom & laundry. 50 s.f. addtion to 1st story: utility room. kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$145,000
Permit #:
B2006-00928
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 482667 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Old Republic Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
262
Permits
- Building permit records show that Forbes Plumbing has worked on 262 permitted projects.
Forbes Plumbing Employees
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Alan David Forbes
Sole Owner