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Washington Journey Level Plumber · Ben’s Plumbing
Ben Foster
Journey Level Plumber. Seattle, WA.
Seattle, Washington
Trust & verification
Journey Level Plumber
Ben T. Foster
Ben’s Plumbing
- License (person)
- Washington Journey Level Plumber FOSTEBT994DR — FOSTER, BEN T
- Board status
- Active · Effective 03/19/2001 · Expires 11/10/2028
- Board lookup
- Washington L&I verify
- Shop license
- Plumbing Contractor BENSPP*762OR — BEN’S PLUMBING · Active · Residential · Expires 09/19/2028
- Shop lookup
- L&I contractor BENSPP*762OR
- Verified
- 2026-09-08
- Google Maps
- 4.9 stars · 450 reviews · as of 2026-09-08
- Shop
- Ben’s Plumbing · Seattle, WA · (206) 202-2268 · bens.plumbing
This page is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Ben Foster, Chris Hynek, or Ben’s Plumbing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Foster a licensed plumber in Washington?
Yes. He holds WA L&I Journey Level Plumber FOSTEBT994DR, status Active, expires 11/10/2028. The Seattle shop holds Plumbing Contractor BENSPP*762OR, Active through 09/19/2028.
What is Ben's Plumbing's Google rating?
On Google Maps as of 2026-09-08, Ben's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is 4.9 stars from 450 reviews.
Who owns / runs the Seattle shop?
Ben Foster founded Ben's Plumbing. Current owner/principal on the L&I contractor card is Chris Hynek. This profile features Ben as the Journey Level namesake.
How do I contact them?
Call (206) 202-2268 or use https://bens.plumbing/. Hours: open 24 hours (Sun–Sat).
Does BestMasterPlumber.com employ Ben Foster?
No. This is an editorial profile and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Ben Foster, Chris Hynek, or Ben's Plumbing.
Why BestMasterPlumber.com features Ben Foster in Washington
Washington licenses Journey Level plumbers and Plumbing Contractors through the Department of Labor & Industries — credentials a homeowner can open on the official L&I Verify tool. Ben T. Foster holds Plumber · Journey Level license FOSTEBT994DR — Active, effective 03/19/2001, expires 11/10/2028. The shop on the trucks, BEN’S PLUMBING, holds Plumbing Contractor BENSPP*762OR — Active (Residential), effective 09/19/2024, expires 09/19/2028, at 1141 NW 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98107.
Ben founded Ben’s Plumbing. The current owner and L&I governing person on the active contractor card is Chris Hynek. Same Seattle shop, clear roles: founder/namesake on the Journey Level card; owner/principal on the contractor card.
On Google Maps as of 2026-09-08, Ben’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning stands at 4.9 stars from 450 reviews.
The published work is the work a Seattle house actually has: plumbing repairs and installs, drain cleaning and hydro jetting, sewer camera inspections and sewer repair, water heaters, water lines and repiping, leak detection, and emergency plumbing. Company About also names Greater Seattle and Eastside neighborhoods from Ballard to Bellevue.
That is why he is here: an Active Washington Journey Level plumber card on a named Seattle shop with an Active Plumbing Contractor license, a phone a homeowner can call at (206) 202-2268, and a public record — Maps plus the L&I lookup — a homeowner can check.
About Ben Foster
Ben Foster is a Washington Journey Level plumber and the founder of Ben’s Plumbing (also styled Ben’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning / Ben’s Plumbing, Heating & Air) in Seattle. Washington L&I lists the Journey Level card as FOSTER, BEN T, license FOSTEBT994DR. Same person, same namesake shop.
Company About history: Coast Guard service → journeyman automotive mechanic and father’s South Seattle frame-and-axle shop → Foster’s Wheel Service → 1995 closes the wheel shop and apprentices plumbing → 2001 Journeyman Plumber’s License (matches Journey Level effective 03/19/2001) → 2005 creates and licenses Ben’s Plumbing → later expansion, and 2024/2025 Weeze’s Plumbing (Louise Hansen) joins the family for trenchless sewer work.
Current ownership: Company About lists Chris Hynek — Owner. L&I prints CHRIS HYNEK as governing person and HYNEK, CHRISTOPHER PATRICK, PARTNER/MEMBER as principal on active Plumbing Contractor BENSPP*762OR. Ben appears on About under Management Team. Ben is the founder and namesake; Chris is the current owner/principal.
Shop office: 1141 NW 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98107. Call (206) 202-2268 (company site Primary). Hours: Open 24 hours (Sun–Sat). Company footer also lists a Bellevue warehouse address for operations.
Footer/license callout on bens.plumbing: Washington State License: BENSPP*762OR — matches the live L&I contractor card.
What the shop publishes for Seattle and the Eastside: plumbing repair and installing, faucets and fixtures, sinks, tubs and showers, toilets, garbage disposals, remodel plumbing, emergency plumbing, leak detection, sump pumps, drain cleaning and hydro jetting, water heaters (tank, tankless, gas, electric), water line repair and replacement, PEX and copper repiping, sewer video inspection, trenchless sewer repair and pipe relining. Company site also lists heating and HVAC alongside the plumbing menu.
Service areas include Seattle neighborhoods (Ballard, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and more), Renton, Burien, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and nearby Eastside communities.
Call (206) 202-2268.
On Google Maps as of 2026-09-08, Ben’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning stands at 4.9 stars from 450 reviews at 1141 NW 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98107.
Twenty-five-plus years in Greater Seattle. Company About: serving Greater Seattle and the Eastside for over 25 years; licensed with Washington L&I; bonded and insured as published on the About page.
Drains and clogs handled with the right tool. Maps “From the owner” posts walk through plunging, augers, hydro jetting, or camera inspection depending on the clog, with 24/7 emergency service across Seattle.
Sewer and trenchless depth. Weeze’s Plumbing (Louise Hansen) joined the Ben’s Plumbing family for trenchless sewer solutions — sewer video inspection, shared side sewer, trenchless repair, and pipe relining.
Shop videos on YouTube. Seattle company channel Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air at https://www.youtube.com/@BensPlumbing
Upfront, local service. Expert inspections, honest recommendations, upfront pricing; 100% satisfaction guarantee language and emergency service as published on the site.
Disclaimer: This website is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Ben Foster, Chris Hynek, or Ben’s Plumbing in any capacity.
Specialties
Plumbing repairs and installations
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting
Sewer camera inspections and sewer repair
Water heaters (tank and tankless)
Water line repair and repiping
Leak detection
Emergency plumbing
Credentials & reviews
Washington L&I Plumber · Journey Level FOSTEBT994DR
FOSTER, BEN T — Specialty JOURNEY LEVEL — Active — Effective 03/19/2001 — Expiration 11/10/2028 — Address on card Post Falls, ID 83854 (tradesperson card; no Seattle street printed).
Washington L&I Plumbing Contractor BENSPP*762OR
BEN’S PLUMBING — Specialty RESIDENTIAL — Active — Effective 09/19/2024 — Expiration 09/19/2028 — 1141 NW 53rd ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107 — King — UBI 603 396 393 — Governing person CHRIS HYNEK.
Founder, Ben’s Plumbing
Ben Foster founded the shop. Current owner/principal: Chris Hynek (About + L&I). Office: 1141 NW 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98107. Call (206) 202-2268. Hours: Open 24 hours (Sun–Sat).
Google Maps (2026-09-08)
4.9 stars, 450 reviews.
YouTube (this shop)
https://www.youtube.com/@BensPlumbing