Michael Sherman Howell - Kelso, WA
Oregon CCB license #2854 - Michael Sherman Howell - Kelso, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through February 27, 2028.
Kelso, WA · CCB since 2026
CCB Lookup Trust Score
- Active CCB license +40 pts
- All required coverage for this license type +25 pts
- Phone number on record +2 pts
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No Responsible Managing Individual on record -3 ptsThe RMI is the person legally responsible for the business. Without one identified, accountability is unclear.
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Out-of-state contractor -3 ptsOut-of-state contractors may be less familiar with Oregon regulations and harder to reach in case of a dispute.
Oregon Certified Home Inspector in Kelso, Washington Since 2026
Michael Sherman Howell holds an OCHI license (#2854) and operates as a certified home inspector based in Kelso, Washington. The business has been registered with Oregon's CCB since 2026 and serves residential clients requiring property inspections.
Services:
- Home inspections
- Property condition assessments
- Pre-purchase inspections
Service area includes Kelso and surrounding regions. This contractor maintains current CCB registration and standing.
CCB #2854 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.
Oregon CCB License #2854 - Michael Sherman Howell
Oregon CCB license #2854 is currently Active - registered since February 2026 and valid through February 27, 2028.
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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
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Official CCB RecordQuick Summary
- Status Active
- License # #2854
- Type OCHI
- State WA
- Bond
- Insurance Exempt
- Lic. expires February 27, 2028
- Last updated April 1, 2026
- Synced June 24, 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: March 4, 2026 · Last data change detected: April 1, 2026 · Synced with CCB Open Data: June 24, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.