Western Star Tree Service

Tree Removal Service · Bellingham, WA · License #WESTEST995PJ

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Western Star Tree Service is one of 23 Tree Removal Service contractors registered in Bellingham, registered with WA L&I since 2001. Registered longer than roughly 75% of Tree Removal Service contractors in Bellingham. Current filings: $1,000,000 liability coverage through Jan 17, 2027.

License type: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Effective date: Oct 11, 2001
Expiration date: Jan 11, 2028
UBI: 601983600
Business type: Individual
Phone: (360) 738-8533
Location: Bellingham, WA 98225

Source: WA L&I contractor registration — checked Aug 15, 2026. Applies to every row above.

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Bond & insurance on file

Insurance company	Amount	Agency	Effective	Expiration
Evanston Ins Co	$1,000,000	GRIFFITH INS GROUP INC	Jan 17, 2024	Jan 17, 2027

What the bond and insurance requirements mean for homeowners

To register as a specialty contractor in Washington, a business must file a $15,000 surety bond with the Department of Labor & Industries; general contractors file $30,000.

The bond is a limited fund a homeowner (or subcontractor or supplier) can make a claim against, through the courts, if a registered contractor fails to meet its obligations on a job. Contractors must also keep general liability insurance on file — at least $50,000 in property damage and $200,000 in public liability coverage, or a $250,000 combined single limit — which covers damage the contractor causes, not workmanship disputes. The rows above are the bond and insurance filings L&I publishes for this registration; whether a specific filing applies to a specific project depends on its dates and terms.

Principals

Name	Start date
Russell H Riviere	Oct 11, 2001

What is a Tree Removal Service contractor licensed to do in Washington?

A tree removal specialty contractor is registered with WA L&I to remove and trim trees as a construction-adjacent service. The registration is limited to this trade. As a condition of registration, contractors in this category file a $15,000 surety bond and proof of general liability insurance with WA L&I. Washington currently lists 23 Tree Removal Service contractors registered in Bellingham.