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Free Enterprises Limited - Bend, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #78735 - Free Enterprises Limited - Bend, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through January 09, 2028.

Bend, Deschutes County  ·  RMI: James L Merrill  ·  CCB since 1992  ·  34 yrs

#78735
CCB License
$25K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
34 years of continuous CCB licensing - one of the longer active track records in Oregon's contractor database.

Trust Score for Free Enterprises Limited - 82/100 Excellent

82
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score

Free Enterprises Limited holds an active CCB license, current bond and insurance, and has a verified public presence in Oregon.

✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (34 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
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Residential General Contractor in Bend, Oregon Since 1992

Free Enterprises Limited is a residential general contractor based in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon. Licensed by the CCB since 1992, the firm serves homeowners throughout the region with comprehensive residential construction and remodeling services.

Services:

  • Residential construction and new home building
  • Home remodeling and renovations
  • General contracting and project management

Free Enterprises Limited operates in Deschutes County and maintains active CCB standing as a licensed residential general contractor.

CCB #78735 - licensed, bonded ($25,000) and insured ($1,000,000) under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #78735 - Free Enterprises Limited

Oregon CCB license #78735 is currently Active - registered since January 1992 and valid through January 9, 2028.

CCB License Number
#78735
License Status
Active
License Type
RGC Residential General Contractors
First Registered
January 9, 1992
License Expires
January 9, 2028
Responsible Managing Individual
James L Merrill

Contact & Address

Address
22500 Alfalfa Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
Workers' Comp Exempt. This contractor is not required to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance. If you or someone working on your behalf is injured on the job, you may not be covered. Verify arrangements before hiring.

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$25K
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO
Expires: January 9, 2028
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$1M
GENERAL INSURANCE CO OF AMERICA
Expires: August 12, 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.

Oregon Business Registration

Business entity
Foreign Out-of-state entity operating in Oregon
SOS status
Active
Incorporated
November 13, 1991 (35 years ago)
Registry number
27125483
Out-of-state entity: This contractor is incorporated outside Oregon but licensed to operate here. Dispute resolution and bond claims still apply under Oregon CCB rules, but legal matters involving the business entity itself may fall under the laws of their state of incorporation.
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Includes name history, members & managers, and annual report filing history

Before hiring Free Enterprises Limited: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists Free Enterprises Limited 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 →

Before You Hire

  • Confirm the license is Active and hasn't expired.
  • Check that bond and insurance are current - dates are listed above. Bond and insurance cover different risks →
  • Confirm the RMI (Responsible Managing Individual) will be on-site.
  • Always get a written contract referencing CCB license #78735.
  • Cross-verify with the official CCB database - data here may have a delay.
  • CCB Lookup does not include complaint or disciplinary history. For complaint records, check the official CCB search →
Full Verification Guide

Protect your home improvement project

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.

Homeowners typically compare multiple licensed contractors before starting a project.

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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Before hiring, get 2–3 written estimates from licensed Oregon contractors. Compare Residential General Contractorss in Bend to ensure competitive pricing.

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Official CCB Record

Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #78735
  • Type RGC
  • County Deschutes
  • RMI James L Merrill
  • Bond $25K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires January 9, 2028
  • Bond expires January 9, 2028
  • Ins. expires August 12, 2026
  • Last updated May 11, 2026
  • Synced May 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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Record first imported: February 23, 2026  ·  Last data change detected: May 11, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: May 28, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.