Painters in Yamhill County

Painting contractors with an active state contractor license that lists Yamhill County. For homes built before 1978, which may have lead-based paint, check whether the listing shows the CCB's Lead-Based Paint Renovation (LBPR) license.

Oregon license

Needs an Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license for most paid work on a home. The license number has to appear in the contractor's own ads. The CCB also issues a separate Lead-Based Paint Renovation (LBPR) license; ask about it for work on a home built before 1978.

What to ask

Ask for the CCB number, then look it up yourself — it takes a minute.

Before you hire

The CCB says jobs over $2,000 must be in writing. Get a few bids, and don't pay the whole amount up front or in cash.