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Buffalo Welding Inc - Portland, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #65639 - Buffalo Welding Inc - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through April 20, 2028.

Portland, Clackamas County  ·  RMI: Jesse Davalos  ·  CCB since 1990  ·  36 yrs Website

#65639
CCB License
$20K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
36 years of continuous CCB licensing - one of the longer active track records in Oregon's contractor database.

CCB Lookup Trust Score

86
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (36 yrs) +12 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 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
  • 12 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.3★ Google rating (4.0+) +3 pts
Risk factors
  • PO Box address -5 pts
    A contractor without a physical address is harder to locate if a dispute arises.
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Steel Fabrication & Welding Services Portland Metro Since 1990

Buffalo Welding is a structural steel fabrication and installation contractor based in Milwaukie, serving the Portland Metro area. Established in 1976 and licensed since 1990, the company works with general contractors and commercial clients on large-scale projects throughout the region.

Services:

  • On-site welding with certified welders and fully equipped trucks
  • Custom metal fabrication in structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • Steel erection and installation of beams, trusses, and embeds
  • Guardrail, handrail, and steel balcony installation
  • Stairs, decking, and trash enclosure fabrication and installation

Buffalo Welding operates a 62,000-square-foot facility 10 minutes from Portland with a team of estimators, detailers, and certified fabricators. Learn more at buffalowelding.net.

CCB #65639 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #65639 - Buffalo Welding Inc

Oregon CCB license #65639 is currently Active - registered since April 1990 and valid through April 20, 2028.

CCB License Number
#65639
License Status
Active
License Type
RSC Residential Specialty Contractor · exp. 04/2028
CGC2 Commercial General Contractor Level 2 · exp. 04/2028
First Registered
April 20, 1990
License Expires
April 20, 2028
Responsible Managing Individual
Jesse Davalos

Contact & Address

Address
Po Box 68305
Portland, OR 97268
Fax
(503) 653-5413
Business Hours Verified open
MON
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
TUE
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
WED
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
THU
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
FRI
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$20K
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY CO
Expires: April 20, 2028
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$1M
SL - TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INS CO
Expires: December 10, 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.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Insurer
SAIF CORPORATION
Coverage status
Active
Coverage through
April 01, 2027
Employees
11-49
Industry (NAICS)
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING

Source: Oregon DCBS Workers' Compensation Employer Database. Contractors not listed may be exempt as sole proprietors without employees.

Before hiring Buffalo Welding Inc: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists Buffalo Welding 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 →

Buffalo Welding Inc Reviews

4.3 (12 customer reviews)

Based on 12 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Dick Danger
Dick Danger
3 years ago

I highly urge any welding inspector to go look at this companies recent work on nato parkway near the market where all the old under hangs are…. They’ve been working on this area for months now. THE ABSOLUTE WORST WELDS I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!! I think these boys need schooling tbh The way they…

Brian Sharp
Brian Sharp
2 years ago

My RV bumper needed re-enforcement and repair. Arturo took great care of my project. Excellent welds, went above and beyond and a great price! I’m extremely happy with the quality, the service and the price! Arturo was awesome to work with!

Collin Wade
Collin Wade
3 years ago

Buffalo has exceptional fitting and structural and architectural welding. Frame frames and pipes, great work on their E- drawing skillet.

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  • Always get a written contract referencing CCB license #65639.
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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

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Workers' compensation coverage

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Official Website

buffalowelding.net/

Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #65639
  • Type RSC
  • County Clackamas
  • RMI Jesse Davalos
  • Bond $20K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires April 20, 2028
  • Bond expires April 20, 2028
  • Ins. expires December 10, 2026
  • Google rating 4.3 / 5
  • Employees 11-49
  • Industry FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING
  • Last updated May 11, 2026
  • Synced June 24, 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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Record first imported: February 23, 2026  ·  Last data change detected: May 11, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: June 24, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.