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Breaking Ground Excavation Inc - Amboy, WA

Oregon CCB license #171336 - Breaking Ground Excavation Inc - Amboy, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through July 27, 2028.

Amboy, WA  ·  RMI: Marshelle Erin Wood  ·  CCB since 2006  ·  20 yrs Website

#171336
CCB License
$25K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
Oregon HARP Approved Contractor - Approved for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (wildfire disaster recovery). Listed on the official HARP contractor list →
20 years of continuous CCB licensing - one of the longer active track records in Oregon's contractor database.

CCB Lookup Trust Score

100
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified ✓ BCD licensed
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (20 yrs) +12 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Bond above legal minimum +4 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Insurance above legal minimum +5 pts
  • Responsible Managing Individual identified +3 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
  • Google Business Profile verified +5 pts
  • Business operational on Google +3 pts
  • 13 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.5★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
  • Oregon BCD license active (Plumbing Contractor) +5 pts
  • BCD license matches contractor specialty (Plumbing Contractor) +3 pts
Risk factors
  • Out-of-state contractor -3 pts
    Out-of-state contractors may be less familiar with Oregon regulations and harder to reach in case of a dispute.
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Residential Excavation & Conveyor Services in Southwest Washington Since 2006

Breaking Ground Excavation Inc. is a family-owned residential excavation contractor serving the Southwest Washington and Portland metro area since 2001. The company provides site preparation, land clearing, and drainage solutions to homeowners across Vancouver, Longview, Gresham, Rainier, and surrounding communities.

Services:

  • Site preparation and excavation
  • Land clearing
  • Boulder wall construction
  • Landscape drainage and CESCL drainage services
  • Conveyor services with erosion and sediment control certification

The contractor serves the Pacific Northwest with certified erosion and sediment control expertise. Learn more at breakinggroundexcavation.com.

CCB #171336 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #171336 - Breaking Ground Excavation Inc

Oregon CCB license #171336 is currently Active - registered since July 2006 and valid through July 27, 2028.

CCB License Number
#171336
License Status
Active
License Type
RGC Residential General Contractors
First Registered
July 27, 2006
License Expires
July 27, 2028
State
Responsible Managing Individual
Marshelle Erin Wood

Oregon BCD Licensed - Plumbing

A CCB license confirms this contractor is authorized to act as a general or specialty contractor in Oregon. A separate BCD plumbing license confirms the specific technical training required to safely install, repair, or modify plumbing systems to Oregon's plumbing code. Both should be active before any plumbing work begins.

One of 625 active Plumbing professionals registered in Clark County, per the Oregon BCD.

  • PB Plumbing Contractor · Plumbing
    BCD License #PB2944 · Amboy, WA
    Active exp. Jul 2029

Data sourced from the Oregon Building Codes Division .

Bond & Insurance

The bond and insurance protect you in different situations - learn what each one covers →

Surety Bond

$25K
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
Expires: July 27, 2028
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

Expiring soon
$1M
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Expires: September 9, 2026
One of 450+ insurers covering Oregon CCB contractors - insurance market study →

Oregon contractor bond and liability insurance requirements vary by license type, project scope, and risk exposure. Homeowners comparing contractors often review bond coverage limits, insurer reputation, and active policy status before signing a construction contract.

Before hiring Breaking Ground Excavation Inc: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists Breaking Ground Excavation Inc as the named insured, and that coverage dates extend through your planned project dates. Verify the surety bond is also current - both protect you against different risks. For complaint history and disciplinary records, visit search.ccb.state.or.us →

Contact & Address

Address
18911 Ne Cedar Creek Rd
Amboy, WA 98601
Fax
(360) 247-7239
Business Hours Verified open
MON
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUE
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WED
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THU
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRI
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed

Breaking Ground Excavation Inc Reviews

4.5 (13 customer reviews)

Based on 13 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Patti Wait
Patti Wait
2 years ago

Breaking Ground went beyond our expectation. They graded and rocked our driveway. Their quality of work and customer service were excellent. I would recommend them to anyone. 5 stars. Jeff and Patti W.

Megan C
Megan C
6 years ago

We've used them a couple times now for landscaping and new house site prep and always pleased with overall results. No invoicing surprises. Scott the owner is super nice as well.

Becky Basso
Becky Basso
4 years ago

Breaking Ground Construction has been the best excavation/backfill company we have ever used. Scot turned a project (3 homesites) that was doomed in the beginning due to bad advice from our original excavator, who was a local contractor in Clatskanie, OR. Without Scots knowledge and advice our…

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Surety bond protection

Oregon's surety bond covers incomplete or defective work up to the bond limit. File a claim with the Oregon CCB within 2 years of project completion. How to file a bond claim →

General liability insurance

General liability covers property damage and bodily injury during the project. Ask for a COI (Certificate of Insurance) listing your address as an additional insured location.

Written contract required

Oregon law requires a written contract for residential projects over $2,000. It must include the CCB number, scope of work, and payment schedule. Contract requirements →

Workers' compensation coverage

Contractors with employees in Oregon are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If a worker is injured on your property without coverage, you may bear liability. Verify coverage status before work begins.

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Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #171336
  • Type RGC
  • State WA
  • RMI Marshelle Erin Wood
  • Bond $25K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires July 27, 2028
  • Bond expires July 27, 2028
  • Ins. expires September 9, 2026
  • Google rating 4.5 / 5
  • Last updated July 29, 2026
  • Synced July 28, 2026

Last updated = last detected change in CCB records. Synced = last fetch from the Oregon CCB Open Data Portal. Data may lag up to 24h.

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