Cottonwood Finishes LLC - Portland, Oregon
Oregon CCB license #195825 - Cottonwood Finishes LLC - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through January 19, 2028.
Portland, Multnomah County · RMI: Brian Richard Gwaltney · CCB since 2012 · 14 yrs Website
CCB Lookup Trust Score
- Active CCB license +40 pts
- 10+ years active (14 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
- 57 Google reviews +2 pts
- 4.8★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
Hardwood Floor Refinishing & Installation in Portland Since 2012
Cottonwood Finishes, LLC specializes in residential hardwood flooring installation and refinishing in Portland, Oregon. With twenty years of industry experience, the company delivers quality craftsmanship through technicians trained via rigorous apprenticeship programs.
Services:
- Hardwood floor refinishing (basic to craftsman tier)
- Hardwood floor installation
- Hardwood species selection and sourcing (domestic and exotic)
- On-time project completion
Serving the Portland area, Cottonwood Finishes guarantees top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional results. Learn more at portlandhardwoodrefinishing.com.
CCB #195825 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.
Oregon CCB License #195825 - Cottonwood Finishes LLC
Oregon CCB license #195825 is currently Active - registered since January 2012 and valid through January 19, 2028.
Contact & Address
Portland, OR 97219
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Cottonwood Finishes LLC Reviews
Based on 57 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Brian and his team went over our options and what each would cost, setting clear expectations for the project. They were on time, polite, and respectful of our time and space, maintaining a dust-free environment. Brian was able to fix a number of damaged areas in the floor and stairs seamlessly and…
Brian and his crew just completed a full house maple wood floor refinish and install. I couldn’t be happier. They repaired deep scratches and damage that I feared could not be fixed. My floors are beautiful now thanks to their hard work. I highly recommend Cottonwood Finishes.
Brian and his crew at Cottonwood Finishes did a fantastic job on our well-worn floors and stairs. They look great and we couldn't have hoped for a better finish. Brian was very responsive to phone calls and texts, and he was helpful during the process which was much appreciated. A true…
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www.portlandhardwoodrefinishing.co…Quick Summary
- Status Active
- License # #195825
- Type RGC
- County Multnomah
- RMI Brian Richard Gwaltney
- Bond $25K
- Insurance $1M
- Lic. expires January 19, 2028
- Bond expires January 19, 2028
- Ins. expires February 4, 2027
- Google rating 4.8 / 5
- Employees 1-10
- Industry NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION (EXCEPT OPERATIVE BUILDERS)
- Last updated May 11, 2026
- Synced June 20, 2026
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