Better Built Barns INC
General · Based in Salem, OR · Licensed in Washington · License #BETTEBB922LO
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License facts
Better Built Barns INC has been registered with WA L&I since 2008, based in Salem, OR. Current filings: $30,000 surety bond (continuous) and $1,000,000 liability coverage through Mar 1, 2027. A surety bond has been on file since 2008.
- License type
- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
- Effective date
- Jun 20, 2008
- Expiration date
- Jun 20, 2028
- UBI
- 602575685
- Business type
- Corporation
- Phone
- (503) 390-2623
- Location
- Salem, OR 97317
Source: WA L&I contractor registration — verified Aug 14, 2026. Applies to every row above.
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Claim this free listingBond & insurance on file
| Bond firm | Amount | Effective | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co | $30,000 | Jun 20, 2026 | Continuous — until canceled |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY THE | $12,000 | May 27, 2024 | Continuous — until canceled |
| Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co | $12,000 | May 27, 2008 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Insurance company | Amount | Agency | Effective | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Propel Insurance | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2027 |
What the bond and insurance requirements mean for homeowners
To register as a general contractor in Washington, a business must file a $30,000 surety bond 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 |
|---|---|
| Victor Roy Brown | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Travis John Brown | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Brandon Robert Hardy | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Benjamin Roy Brown | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Lynn Marie Brown | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Victor R Brown | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Benjamin Brown | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Travis Brown | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Brandon Hardy | Jun 20, 2008 |
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. As a condition of registration, contractors in this category file a $30,000 surety bond and proof of general liability insurance with WA L&I.
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