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JAMES DEAN Construction Inc - White Salmon, WA

Oregon CCB license #65960 - JAMES DEAN Construction Inc - White Salmon, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through April 30, 2027.

White Salmon, WA  ·  RMI: James H Dean  ·  CCB since 1990  ·  36 yrs Website

#65960
CCB License
$80K
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

92
/ 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
  • 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
  • 7 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.3★ Google rating (4.0+) +3 pts
Risk factors
  • Out-of-state contractor -3 pts
    Out-of-state contractors may be less familiar with Oregon regulations and harder to reach in case of a dispute.
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Commercial General Contractor in White Salmon, Washington Since 1990

JAMES DEAN Construction Inc is a commercial general contractor licensed in Oregon with 34 years of experience serving the Gorge region. The company holds a CGC1 license and operates with a small, responsive team focused on highway, street, and bridge construction projects.

Services:

  • Highway and street construction
  • Bridge construction and repair
  • Material delivery and site logistics

JAMES DEAN Construction Inc serves Hood River County and surrounding areas in Oregon and Washington. The contractor maintains active CCB standing and responds promptly to client inquiries.

CCB #65960 - licensed, bonded ($80,000) and insured ($1,000,000 liability) under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #65960 - JAMES DEAN Construction Inc

Oregon CCB license #65960 is currently Active - registered since April 1990 and valid through April 30, 2027.

CCB License Number
#65960
License Status
Active
License Type
CGC1 Commercial General Contractors Level 1
First Registered
April 18, 1990
License Expires
April 30, 2027
State
Responsible Managing Individual
James H Dean

Contact & Address

Address
579 Highway 141
White Salmon, WA 98672
Fax
(503) 364-3537
Business Hours Verified open
MON
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
TUE
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WED
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
THU
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
FRI
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$80K
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO OF AMERICA
Expires: April 30, 2027
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$1M
TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Expires: December 31, 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
June 01, 2027
Employees
1-10
Industry (NAICS)
HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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

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

JAMES DEAN Construction Inc Reviews

4.3 (7 customer reviews)

Based on 7 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Jim F
Jim F
5 years ago

Top notch. So often in the Gorge you have to chase people forever to get things done. Not with James Dean. Very professional. I called them and quickly had a return call from the delivery driver. He showed up the next day. He wasn't on time -- he was early! Rather than dump the rock in a…

Ricardo Sanchez
Ricardo Sanchez
2 years ago

One of there truck drivers,truck 166 hit my daughter's car and don't want to take responsibility for their actions. he hit her and keep driving. shop manager called me and was rude and said that they will not pay for the damages I just wish I could of talk to someone more Profesional.…

James Conant
James Conant
2 years ago

Excellent company to work with .. Needed answers and they promptly replied

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  • Always get a written contract referencing CCB license #65960.
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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

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.

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Official CCB Record

Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #65960
  • Type CGC1
  • State WA
  • RMI James H Dean
  • Bond $80K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires April 30, 2027
  • Bond expires April 30, 2027
  • Ins. expires December 31, 2026
  • Google rating 4.3 / 5
  • Employees 1-10
  • Industry HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
  • Last updated July 21, 2026
  • Synced July 20, 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: July 21, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: July 20, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.