Updated: Apr 18, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5225 Ridge Pl NE, Tacoma, WA, 98422
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Matt the Plumber
With over a decade of experience in the plumbing industry, Matt The Plumber has been handling all Residential and Commercial plumbing jobs in the Federal Way and King County areas. We handle complete design and installations of residential plumbing systems, and some of our specialties include septic and sewer cleaning, electric water heater services, leak repairs and pipe cleaning to name a few. We are Gas Certified, Backflow Certified, and also certified in tank and tankless heating systems.
From BuildZoom: Matt the Plumber, 5225 Ridge Pl NE, Tacoma, WA (Employee: Groesse, Matthew P) holds a Plumbing Contractor, Journey Level 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.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Matt the Plumber, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Matt the Plumber Contact Information
Phone Number: (206) 465-3258
Address: 5225 Ridge Pl NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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Quality
110
96th percentile
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Matt the Plumber 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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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Matt the Plumber has worked on at least
4.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Plumbing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Matt the Plumber mostly works on
plumbing project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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Matt the Plumber Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
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By MikeMay 26, 2020Fix leaking spigots and check pressure$184
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Master bathroom remodel: new shower new toilet repipe water lines and fixtures addition new pony wall. includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLDRA23-1068
Status:
issued
Fee:
$291
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Addition of main bedroom/bath and laundry addition at single family dwelling. includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
BLDRA23-0909
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,581
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Addition of 2nd story over portion of existing main house to include two bedrooms and a bathroom. includes plumbing and mechanical per approved plans
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BLDRA24-0488
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,880
Permit Type:
Addition and remodel
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Type: mechanical single family class: alteration to structure or system, , carlson- gas piping only (no fixture installation)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MSF20-01008
Status:
final
Fee:
$48
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reinstatement sopa #49760 206-465-3258 - (2) bathroom sink (1) toilet (1) bathtubs (1) shower/valve replacement (1) laundry tray & utility sink
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
PLUM-2017-07310
Status:
final
Fee:
$220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repipe main and some waste lines; install new water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-20-0255
Status:
complete
Fee:
$152
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E20-31140 appliances and equipment gas - log lighter 1
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMSF2020-26002
Status:
issued
Fee:
$84
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dimlow building residential , a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 gas - barbeque 1 gas log
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-05266
Status:
expired
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E20-04655 repair or replace gas water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC-20-0275
Status:
complete
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lee building residential , a (single family residential) (alteration) project involving 1 gas log
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-03331
Status:
expired
Fee:
$99
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E20-36401 install 9 fixtures
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-20-1809
Status:
issued
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E20-31724 1 gas piping outlet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMSF2020-26038
Status:
issued
Fee:
$74
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E20-25139 water line re-pipe
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-20-1284
Status:
complete
Fee:
$208
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20119605MP
Status:
expired
Fee:
$88
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling house built in 1960 replacing existing galvanized pipe and all plumbing fixtures. one kitchen sink and dishwasher two bathrooms with sink and toilt one shower one shower/bath one bar sink and one utility sink. - (1) bathtub + (1) clothes washer + (1) dishwasher + (1) floor drain + (1) garbage disposal + (2) shower/valves + (1) bar sink + (2) bathroom sinks + (1) kitchen sin... see more
Valuation:
$31,050
Permit #:
PLUM-2022-02153
Status:
final
Fee:
$674
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure none project involving (3 toilet, 4 bathroom sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 clothes washer, 3 shower, tub, or combo, 1 kitchen sink, 2 hosebib, 1 ice maker), 15129162bt
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
15 129683 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$221
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential alteration to existing structure none project involving (3 toilet 4 bathroom sink 1 dishwasher 1 clothes washer 3 shower tub or combo 1 kitchen sink 2 hosebib 1 ice maker) 15129162bt
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
15 129683 BN
Status:
final
Fee:
$221
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
18 102073 000 00 PL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$702
Permit Type:
Alteration/Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Type: mechanical single family - msf class: alteration to structure or system ivr (1-866-458-7354) permit pin #: 1639757 meister - gas piping only for future appliances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MSF16-09740
Status:
Issued
Fee:
$43
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing single family - psf alteration to structure or system ivr (1-866-458-7354) permit pin #: 1523917 stimmel - replace shower valve replace shower drain to mud set
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PSF15-05708
Status:
Issued
Fee:
$42
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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Matt the Plumber License info
Verified License
| License # | MATTGGP787NA |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Journey Level |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | MATTGGP787NA |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | MATTPP 894DD |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Plumbing |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2017. Check the current license status of Matt the Plumber with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
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Inactive License
| License # | MATTPP*894DD |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Plumbing |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- According to the The City of Tukwila, WA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | MATTPP*894DD |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- 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.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Truck Ins Exchange |
| Insured up to | $300,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indem Co |
| Bond Value | $6,000 |
51
Permits
- Building permit records show that Matt the Plumber has worked on 51 permitted projects.
Matt the Plumber Employees
GP
Groesse, Matthew P
Partner/Member
Matt runs a great operation! He responded to my request promptly and was very flexible with timing. Chris showed up on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I was previously quoted about $1000 for urgent repairs (BS) from another plumber but Chris got it done for $200. I am extremely satisfied and recommend Matt the Plumber.