Updated: Jul 13, 2026
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1524 BATH STREET #2, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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John Forster Plumbing Inc
John Forster Plumbing Inc, 1524 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA (Owned by: John David Forster) holds a Painting And Decorating license and 4 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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John Forster Plumbing Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (858) 565-9971
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Address: 1524 BATH STREET #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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John Forster Plumbing Inc Santa Barbara
Quality
102
89th percentile
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John Forster Plumbing Inc has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John Forster Plumbing Inc has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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Building Permits by John Forster Plumbing Inc
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***(2/2924 dd) scope clarification - 506 sf additional habitable space 130 sf garage storage attic new fau new storage tank water heater new rear entrance stairs & retaining walls 200 amp service upgrade*** residential remodel; remodel basement with an addition of (2) bedrooms bathroom and laundry. minor changes to kitchen and relocate powder room (bldg/elec/mech/plump)
Valuation:
$376,000
Permit #:
CB23-0485
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,726
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-07-03
Construct 625 sf. rear addition at existing single family dwelling including (2) new bedrooms (2) new baths. remodel existing kitchen convert existing bedroom to dining room. construct new approx 200 sf. deck at rear of main level. stucco to match existing conditions. ds180490 (includes mechanical electrical plumbing)
Valuation:
$235,328
Permit #:
RBC1902516
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,659
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing to convert 444 square foot of existing basement into 1 bedroom and1 bathroom with bar. install new window door and approx. 70sq.ft. rear deck replace foundation ad retaining wall. no work in main floor. (proposed: 3bed 2bath total) drx172077
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1802071
Status:
final
Fee:
$252
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-01-03
Electrical to convert 444 square foot of existing basement into 1 bedroom and1 bathroom with bar. install new window door and approx. 70sq.ft. rear deck replace foundation ad retaining wall. no work in main floor. (proposed: 3bed 2bath total) drx172077
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1802821
Status:
final
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(b) - building alteration - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-12-09
Bathroom remodel at existing condo unit including enlarge openings at kitchen area. no exterior changes. unit 707c (comply with all condo association requirements)
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
B1903366
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,475
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(p) - plumbing - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-12-09
Plumbing related to bathroom remodel at existing condo unit including enlarge openings at kitchen area. no exterior changes. unit 707c (comply with all condo association requirements)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1901274
Status:
final
Fee:
$310
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(m) - mechanical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-12-09
Mechanical related to bathroom remodel at existing condo unit including enlarge openings at kitchen area. no exterior changes. unit 707c (comply with all condo association requirements)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1901181
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e) - electrical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-12-09
Electrical related to bathroom remodel at existing condo unit including enlarge openings at kitchen area. no exterior changes. unit 707c (comply with all condo association requirements)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1902080
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing related to constructing 90 sf. addition & 295 sf. alterations at existing single family dwelling to include new bedroom laundry room & bathroom. modify rear patio & retaining walls drx171922
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1800705
Status:
final
Fee:
$507
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical related to constructing 90 sf. addition & 295 sf. alterations at existing single family dwelling to include new bedroom laundry room & bathroom. modify rear patio & retaining walls drx171922
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1800662
Status:
final
Fee:
$223
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical related to constructing 90 sf. addition & 295 sf. alterations at existing single family dwelling to include new bedroom laundry room & bathroom. modify rear patio & retaining walls drx171922
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1800996
Status:
final
Fee:
$331
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 14 diameter globe skylight at roof interior renovations connecting main and lower levels; stairs partition walls kitchen
Valuation:
$135,000
Permit #:
RB1705759
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,092
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new construction additions alterations or sign
2019-07-29
Convert portion of crawl space to bedroom; remodel [e] bathroom; new surface at [e] exterior deck
Valuation:
$82,650
Permit #:
B170722
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,533
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing related to new 14 diameter globe skylight at roof interior renovations connecting main and lower levels; stairs partition walls kitchen. new clothes washer and gas dryer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1800588
Status:
final
Fee:
$220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical related to new 14 diameter globe skylight at roof interior renovations connecting main and lower levels; stairs partition walls kitchen. alter ductwork for dryer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1800562
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical related to new 14 diameter globe skylight at roof interior renovations connecting main and lower levels; stairs partition walls kitchen
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1800799
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New det 980 sq ft garage with 701 sq ft conditioned office work area 1/2 bathroom above
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD19-4144
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,214
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New adu 1, 198 sf & deck 276 sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD18-4980
Status:
final
Fee:
$14,462
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to b170722 exterior deck drainage change
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
R19074
Status:
triage
Fee:
$136
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New driveway per approved plans per city standard if working within 25 feet of a monument you must comply with state law 8771 contact the inspector prior to starting excavation: minimum $5 800.00 fine for non-compliance permit valid 30 days call pwa inspection prior to start: 510-238-3651. 4th floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CGS15174
Status:
issued
Fee:
$397
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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John Forster Plumbing Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 388412 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Painting And Decorating |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 543685 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 904377 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-35883-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 731048 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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102
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Falls Lake Fire & Casualty Company |
48
Permits
- Building permit records show that John Forster Plumbing Inc has worked on 48 permitted projects.
John Forster Plumbing Inc Employees
JF
John Anthony Forster
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
JF
John David Forster
Owner
JF
John Montgomery Forster
Sole Owner