Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC - Portland, Oregon
Oregon CCB license #245828 - Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through July 18, 2027.
Portland, Multnomah County · RMI: Vladimir Ionis · CCB since 2023 · 2 yrs Website
CCB Lookup Trust Score
- Active CCB license +40 pts
- 1–2 years active (2 yrs) +3 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
- 62 Google reviews +2 pts
- 4.9★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
Portland Metro Tree Care & Removal Services Since 2023
Discerning Beaver Urban Forestry is a licensed tree service contractor serving the Portland metro area. The company specializes in mindful tree care for residential and commercial properties, with a focus on minimizing noise and pollution while working within client budgets.
Services:
- Tree trimming and removal
- Tree health care maintenance
- Emergency tree services
- Japanese maple pruning and education
- Storm damage cleanup
- Bracing and cabling for vulnerable trees
The company serves the Portland metro area and emphasizes excellent communication and punctuality. Learn more at discerningbeaver.com.
CCB #245828 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.
Oregon CCB License #245828 - Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC
Oregon CCB license #245828 is currently Active - registered since July 2023 and valid through July 18, 2027.
Contact & Address
Portland, OR 97231
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Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC Reviews
Based on 62 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
During the weekend we received a photo from a renter at one of our properties which showed a split tree limb that was threatening to takeout his cable line. I contacted Odaya and he was kind enough to adjust his Mondays workload and that afternoon removed the menacing limb and other ones that…
For over 10 years, we have used Discerning Beaver to do tree work on a number of our trees, some of which are very big. They listen well and bring considerable knowledge in evaluating the work to be done. They also work closely with neighbors for trees that border their properties. We and our…
We had a great experience with the Discerning Beaver Urban Forestry Company. Odaya and his crew were super knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They showed up on time, got right to work, and removed our dead tree quickly and safely. We’ll definitely call them again for any future…
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discerningbeaver.com/Quick Summary
- Status Active
- License # #245828
- Type RSC
- County Multnomah
- RMI Vladimir Ionis
- Bond $20K
- Insurance $1M
- Lic. expires July 18, 2027
- Bond expires July 18, 2027
- Ins. expires January 15, 2027
- Google rating 4.9 / 5
- Employees 1-10
- Industry LANDSCAPING SERVICES
- Last updated July 4, 2026
- Synced July 8, 2026
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6 other active Residential Specialty Contractors licensed in Multnomah County. Comparing multiple licensed contractors before hiring is standard practice for any project over $2,000.
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