Oregon Homeowner Guides

How to Find a Licensed Contractor in Oregon

Where to search, what to check, and how to compare contractors before signing anything.

How to Verify a Contractor

Step-by-step: how to check a contractor's CCB license, bond, insurance, and complaint history.

8 Mistakes When Hiring a Contractor

The most common errors Oregon homeowners make - and how to avoid every one of them.

Oregon Contractor Contracts

What your contract must include, red flags to watch for, and your rights before and after signing.

Acting as Your Own General Contractor

What Oregon law allows, the risks involved, and when it makes sense to manage your own project.

What is a CCB License?

What a CCB license is, who needs one in Oregon, and what protections it provides for homeowners.

CCB License Types in Oregon

All 18 Oregon contractor license types explained - which one your project requires and what each covers.

Contractor Bond vs. Insurance in Oregon

The difference between surety bonds and general liability insurance - and why both matter before you hire.

Bond & Insurance Companies Study

Data study on which surety bond and insurance providers Oregon contractors use most - based on CCB records.

Best Insurance Companies for Oregon Contractors

Which insurers do Oregon CCB contractors actually use? Top 10 ranked by market share, based on 38,000+ active CCB licenses. Updated 2026.

Avoid Contractor Scams in Oregon

Red flags, common schemes, and how to protect yourself before signing any contract.

New Home Warranty in Oregon

What Oregon's statutory home warranty covers, how long it lasts, and what to do when a builder won't fix defects.

The 2020 wildfire reconstruction program explained - how HARP works, who qualifies, and how to verify your assigned contractor's CCB license.

Disaster Contractor Scams in Oregon

How storm chasers and unlicensed contractors target disaster victims - and how to spot them fast.

How to File a Complaint Against a Contractor

Deadlines, required forms, and how the CCB dispute and mediation process works in Oregon.

Report an Unlicensed Contractor

How to report a contractor working without a CCB license in Oregon and what happens next.

CCB Mediation Process in Oregon

What to expect from CCB mediation, how to prepare, and when it leads to a binding resolution.

How to Collect from a Surety Bond

Step-by-step guide to filing a surety bond claim in Oregon when a contractor fails to deliver.

Mechanics Liens in Oregon

What a mechanics lien is, who can file one, deadlines, and how to protect your property from contractor liens.

Calculate your exact Notice of Right to Lien, 75-day filing, and 120-day enforcement deadlines under Oregon lien law.

Update Your CCB Contractor Profile

Found your profile on CCB Lookup? How to update your CCB record, fix bond or insurance data, and report errors directly to us.