Arete Company, The
General · Preston, WA · License #ARETEC*050RM
Arete Company, The is one of 16 General contractors registered in Preston, registered with WA L&I since 1995. Registered longer than roughly 75% of General contractors in Preston. Current filings: $30,000 surety bond (continuous) and $500,000 liability coverage through Jun 19, 2027.
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Are they licensed, bonded, and insured?
Active license, $30,000 bond and $500,000 liability on file — checked against WA L&I records, updated daily.
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License facts
- License type
- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
- Effective date
- Dec 14, 1995
- Expiration date
- Jun 15, 2028
- UBI
- 601676184
- Business type
- Individual
- Phone
- (425) 466-6424
- Location
- Preston, WA 98050
Source: WA L&I contractor registration — checked Sep 28, 2026. Applies to every row above.
Registration is current through Jun 2028.
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Claim this free listingBond & insurance on file
| Bond firm | Amount | Effective | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Surety Co | $30,000 | Oct 19, 2025 | Continuous — until canceled |
| Wesco Insurance Co | $12,000 | Sep 28, 2013 | Canceled Oct 23, 2020 |
| Western Surety Co | $12,000 | Sep 28, 2020 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Insurance company | Amount | Agency | Effective | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western World Ins Co | $500,000 | HUB INTERNATIONAL Bothell | Jun 19, 2026 | Jun 19, 2027 |
What the bond and insurance requirements mean for homeowners
Registration as a general contractor in Washington requires a $30,000 surety bond on file with the Department of Labor & Industries. This contractor's current filing shows a $30,000 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 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Chichester White | Jan 1, 1980 |
What is a General contractor licensed to do in Washington?
A general contractor in Washington is registered with the Department of Labor & Industries to perform or oversee work in multiple building trades. General contractors can take on whole projects — remodels, additions, new construction — and can hire specialty subcontractors for individual trades. A $30,000 surety bond and general liability insurance, filed with WA L&I, are required for this registration. Washington currently lists 16 General contractors registered in Preston.
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