Empire Construction Corporation - Portland, Oregon
Oregon CCB license #130977 - Empire Construction Corporation - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through October 07, 2026.
Portland, Washington County · RMI: Rupert James Smith · CCB since 1998 · 27 yrs
CCB Lookup Trust Score
- Active CCB license +40 pts
- 10+ years active (27 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
Residential General Contractor in Portland, Oregon Since 1998
Empire Construction Corporation is a licensed residential general contractor based in Portland, Washington County, Oregon. Operating since 1998, the company serves homeowners on residential construction and remodeling projects.
Services:
- Residential construction
- Home remodeling and renovation
- General contracting
Empire Construction Corporation operates in the Portland and Washington County area and maintains active CCB standing.
CCB #130977 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law with a $25,000 surety bond and $1,000,000 liability insurance.
Oregon CCB License #130977 - Empire Construction Corporation
Oregon CCB license #130977 is currently Active - registered since August 1998 and valid through October 7, 2026.
Contact & Address
Portland, OR 97219-6518
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Surety Bond
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Surety bond protection
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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
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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Before you hire
Verify this contractor carries active general liability insurance and a current surety bond. Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing your property before any work begins. Oregon contractors must maintain minimum coverage - an Active license does not guarantee current insurance.
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Official CCB RecordQuick Summary
- Status Active
- License # #130977
- Type RGC
- County Washington
- RMI Rupert James Smith
- Bond $25K
- Insurance $1M
- Lic. expires October 7, 2026
- Bond expires October 7, 2026
- Ins. expires April 15, 2027
- Last updated May 11, 2026
- Synced June 5, 2026
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Record first imported: February 22, 2026 · Last data change detected: May 11, 2026 · Synced with CCB Open Data: June 5, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.