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JAMES Edward SMITH - Forest Grove, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #253756 - JAMES Edward SMITH - Forest Grove, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through November 27, 2026.

Forest Grove, Washington County  ·  CCB since 2024  ·  1 yrs

#253756
CCB License
$15K
Bond
$500K
Insurance
Fewer than 12 months of CCB history - verify references carefully before committing to a large project.

CCB Lookup Trust Score

58
/ 100
Fair CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 1–2 years active (1 yrs) +3 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
Risk factors
  • No Responsible Managing Individual on record -3 pts
    The RMI is the person legally responsible for the business. Without one identified, accountability is unclear.
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Home Services Contractor in Forest Grove, Oregon Since 2024

JAMES Edward SMITH is a home services contractor licensed in Washington County, Oregon. Registered with the CCB since 2024, the business serves residential clients in the Forest Grove area.

Services:

  • Home services and repairs
  • Residential maintenance and improvements

The contractor operates in the Forest Grove and Washington County area and maintains current CCB standing.

CCB #253756 - licensed, bonded ($15,000) and insured ($500,000) under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #253756 - JAMES Edward SMITH

Oregon CCB license #253756 is currently Active - registered since November 2024 and valid through November 27, 2026.

CCB License Number
#253756
License Status
Active
License Type
RHSC Home Services Contractor
First Registered
November 27, 2024
License Expires
November 27, 2026

Contact & Address

Address
1926 16th Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
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

$15K
WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
Expires: November 27, 2026
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$500K
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
Expires: October 1, 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.

Before hiring JAMES Edward SMITH: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists JAMES Edward SMITH 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 #253756.
  • 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 →
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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.

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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 Record

Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #253756
  • Type RHSC
  • County Washington
  • Bond $15K
  • Insurance $500K
  • Lic. expires November 27, 2026
  • Bond expires November 27, 2026
  • Ins. expires October 1, 2026
  • Last updated June 22, 2026
  • Synced June 22, 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: June 22, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: June 22, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.