Local Services in Bend, Oregon

Look for: An active CCB license, bond and insurance, and any complaint history. Required for anyone paid to do construction or repair work, including most handyman jobs.

For residential jobs over $2,000, Oregon requires a written contract and specific consumer notices.

How they usually charge: Fixed bids, time-and-materials or cost-plus. Get the scope, allowances and payment schedule in writing.

Look for: A CCB license for the business plus the right Oregon electrical or plumbing trade license from the Building Codes Division.

Most electrical and plumbing work needs a permit and inspection. A licensed pro should handle that for you.

How they usually charge: Service-call fee plus hourly or flat-rate repairs; fixed bids for installs and remodels.

Look for: An Oregon LCB business license. Landscape and irrigation installation (and irrigation repair) require LCB licensing, separate from the CCB.

Ask about City of Bend irrigation and turf-replacement rebates before you design the project.

How they usually charge: Design fees plus fixed bids for installs; monthly or per-visit maintenance.

Look for: Oregon Certified Home Inspector (OCHI) certification, working for a CCB-licensed business.

How they usually charge: Flat fee by home size; radon, sewer-scope and other tests often extra.

Look for: An Oregon LTC (Licensed Tax Consultant) or LTP (Licensed Tax Preparer, supervised) license. CPAs and attorneys are exempt.

Oregon is one of the few states that licenses tax preparers. Anyone paid to prepare Oregon personal returns must be licensed unless they're a CPA, public accountant or attorney.

How they usually charge: Usually a flat fee per return, rising with schedules (business, rental, investments).

Look for: Active Oregon Bar membership and a practice focused on your issue (family, estate, business, injury and so on).

How they usually charge: Hourly with a retainer; flat fees for wills and simple matters; contingency (a share of the recovery) for injury cases.

Look for: An active Oregon broker, principal broker or property-manager license, and any past discipline.

Since 2024, buyers sign a written agreement with their agent that spells out compensation, usually before touring homes. Read it, and negotiate it.

How they usually charge: Commission on sales is negotiable. Property managers typically charge a percentage of monthly rent plus leasing and setup fees.

Look for: Registration history and any disclosures. Titles like "financial advisor" aren't licenses; registrations (investment adviser, broker) and designations like CFP are what count.

How they usually charge: A percentage of assets managed, flat or hourly planning fees, or commissions on products sold.