Rick's Backhoe Service

Excavation, Grading and Land Clearing · Port Orchard, WA · License #RICKSBS894JJ

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Rick's Backhoe Service is one of 14 Excavation, Grading and Land Clearing contractors registered in Port Orchard, registered with WA L&I since 2011. Registered longer than roughly half of Excavation, Grading and Land Clearing contractors in Port Orchard. Current filings: $15,000 surety bond (continuous) and $500,000 liability coverage through Apr 8, 2027.

License type: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Effective date: Apr 11, 2011
Expiration date: Apr 14, 2027
UBI: 602360537
Business type: Individual
Phone: (360) 871-4458
Location: Port Orchard, WA 98367

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Bond & insurance on file

Bond firm	Amount	Effective	Expiration
Western Surety Co	$15,000	Apr 11, 2025	Continuous — until canceled
Western Surety Co	$6,000	Apr 8, 2011	Apr 11, 2025

Insurance company	Amount	Agency	Effective	Expiration
Atlantic Casualty Ins Co	$500,000	RON ROTHERT INS SERVICES	Apr 8, 2026	Apr 8, 2027

What the bond and insurance requirements mean for homeowners

Registration as a specialty contractor in Washington requires a $15,000 surety bond on file with the Department of Labor & Industries; the general contractor requirement is $30,000. This contractor's current filing shows a $15,000 bond.

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
Richard Dale Rutledge	Apr 11, 2011

What is a Excavation, Grading and Land Clearing contractor licensed to do in Washington?

This specialty registration covers excavation, grading, and land clearing — site preparation, trenching, and earthmoving. It is limited to this trade. A $15,000 surety bond and general liability insurance, filed with WA L&I, are required for this registration. Washington currently lists 14 Excavation, Grading and Land Clearing contractors registered in Port Orchard.