DEQ certified real estate inspections
Certification for inspecting septic systems during property sales. See real estate septic inspections.
Licensed and certified
Licensed for Septic, Sewer and Plumbing Work in Oregon
Econo Rooter Services, Inc. holds the Oregon licenses needed for every kind of work it does: a Construction Contractors Board license (CCB #143577), DEQ installer and septic pumping licenses (#38122), an Oregon plumbing license (#6-81PB) and a limited electrical license (#7-169CPI). On top of those, the company holds DEQ certifications for real estate septic inspections, septic operations and maintenance, and advanced treatment systems, along with manufacturer approvals for the treatment units it installs and services.
Septic, sewer and plumbing work is regulated in Oregon because a mistake affects more than one property. Wastewater that is not treated or carried away properly can reach wells, creeks and neighboring land. Licensing is how the state makes sure the people doing that work are trained, tested, bonded and insured.
Check any license yourself
Every number on this page can be looked up with the agency that issued it. The steps are further down this page.
One company, every license
Because the septic, plumbing and contractor licenses are held by one company, a single crew can work on a septic system and the sewer line that feeds it.
Since 2000
The company has worked under these licenses on the South Coast since 2000. Its history is on the about page.
State licenses
Econo Rooter Services' Oregon Licenses
These are the state licenses Econo Rooter Services holds, with the number for each and the agency that issued it.
| License | Number | Issued by | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Contractors Board license | CCB #143577 | Oregon Construction Contractors Board | The contractor license required for paid construction work in Oregon, backed by a surety bond and liability insurance. |
| DEQ installer license | #38122 | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | A Sewage Disposal Service license to construct, install and repair onsite septic systems. |
| DEQ septic pumping license | #38122 | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | A Sewage Disposal Service license to pump septic tanks and haul the waste for disposal. |
| Plumbing license | #6-81PB | State of Oregon | Licensed plumbing work, including the building sewer lines that connect homes and businesses to public sewers. |
| Limited electrical license | #7-169CPI | State of Oregon | A limited Oregon electrical license held alongside the plumbing and septic licenses. |
| Emerging Small Business certification | ESB #3095 | State of Oregon | State approval as an Emerging Small Business. |
Septic licensing protects more people than the customer who hires the contractor. A septic system that is installed or pumped carelessly can affect the wells, creeks and yards around it, which is why Oregon licenses both the businesses that install systems and the businesses that pump them, and requires a bond for each license.
Specialized certifications
DEQ, Manufacturer and National Certifications
A license allows a business to do a kind of work. A certification shows that a person or business has completed specific training for a particular task or system, such as inspecting a septic system for a home sale or maintaining a treatment unit. These are the certifications Econo Rooter Services holds beyond its licenses.
DEQ septic operations and maintenance
DEQ certification in septic operations and maintenance, along with recognition as a DEQ service and maintenance provider.
DEQ maintenance provider for advanced treatment systems
Certified to maintain advanced treatment systems, the units Oregon requires a certified provider to service. See advanced treatment maintenance.
DEQ installer of advanced treatment technologies
Approved to install Advanced Treatment Technology systems, which treat wastewater further before it reaches the drain field.
Orenco AdvanTex and Delta Whitewater
Installer of Orenco AdvanTex and Delta Whitewater treatment units, and a DEQ registered Orenco AdvanTex service provider.
NEHA certified installer, advanced level
Earned the National Environmental Health Association's Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems credential at the advanced level, #90004702.
What the licenses mean
What Each License Means for You as a Customer
A license number is only useful if you know what stands behind it. These are the requirements Oregon attaches to each kind of license, which is what you get when you hire a licensed contractor instead of an unlicensed one.
CCB contractor license
Licensed contractors carry a surety bond and liability insurance, and those with employees also carry workers' compensation. They complete training and pass tests on Oregon law and business practices, and their license history is public.
DEQ septic licenses
Oregon requires a Sewage Disposal Service license to work on a septic system or advertise septic services. Installer licenses require DEQ installer certification training, pumper licenses require vehicle inspections, and every license is bonded and renewed at least every three years.
DEQ maintenance provider certification
Anyone who maintains advanced treatment units, sand filters or similar systems must be certified by DEQ and by the system's manufacturer. Staying certified takes 18 hours of approved continuing education.
Plumbing license
Plumbing work, including sewer lines, must be done by a licensed plumber under Oregon code, which is why a licensed plumbing contractor handles sewer line repairs.
Verify before you hire
How to Check a Contractor's License in Oregon
To check a contractor's license in Oregon, search the Construction Contractors Board's online license lookup by license number or business name, then confirm the license is active, carries the right endorsement and matches the company. For septic work, also ask for the DEQ license number.
Check Econo Rooter's license
Search CCB #143577 on the Construction Contractors Board site to see Econo Rooter Services' license status and history. The CCB recommends checking a license when you hire a contractor and again before the work begins, since a license can lapse between the two.
Open the CCB license search
Go to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board's online license search at search.ccb.state.or.us.
Search by license number or name
Enter the contractor's CCB number, for example 143577 for Econo Rooter Services, or search by business name.
Confirm the license details
Check that the license is active, that it carries the endorsement for the type of work you need, and that the name matches the company you are hiring.
Review the license history
The CCB shows up to 10 years of license history, including any complaints, so you can see a contractor's track record.
For septic work, check the DEQ license too
Septic installers and pumpers also need a DEQ Sewage Disposal Service license, so ask for that number as well.
License questions
Questions About Licenses and Certifications
What licenses does Econo Rooter Services hold?
Econo Rooter Services holds an Oregon Construction Contractors Board license (CCB #143577), DEQ installer and septic pumping licenses (#38122), an Oregon plumbing license (#6-81PB) and a limited electrical license (#7-169CPI). It also holds DEQ certifications for real estate inspections, septic operations and maintenance, and advanced treatment systems.
Does a septic company need a license in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon law requires a Sewage Disposal Service license from DEQ to work on a septic system, or even to advertise septic services. There are installer, pumper and combined installer and pumper licenses, and each must be backed by a bond and renewed at least every three years.
How do I check a contractor's license in Oregon?
Use the Oregon Construction Contractors Board's online license search at search.ccb.state.or.us. Enter the CCB number or the business name, then confirm the license is active, carries the right endorsement and matches the company's name. The search also shows up to 10 years of history.
What is a DEQ certified maintenance provider?
A DEQ certified maintenance provider is someone certified to inspect and maintain onsite systems that rely on mechanical treatment, such as advanced treatment units, sand filters and recirculating gravel filters. Oregon rules require that provider to be certified by DEQ and by the manufacturer of the system being serviced.
What is the NEHA certified installer credential?
The Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems credential is a national credential the National Environmental Health Association developed with the US EPA and national onsite wastewater groups. It was offered at a basic and an advanced level, and the advanced level required verified installation experience.
Do licensed contractors in Oregon have to carry insurance?
Yes. The Construction Contractors Board requires licensed contractors to carry a surety bond and liability insurance, which cover property damage and injuries caused by the contractor or its employees. Contractors with employees must also carry workers' compensation insurance.
What does a contractor's CCB license history show?
The CCB's online license search shows up to 10 years of history on a license, including whether the contractor has a record of complaints. The CCB recommends checking that history when you hire a contractor and again before the work starts.
Why does a DEQ septic license require a bond?
DEQ requires every Sewage Disposal Service license to be backed by a bond, with a larger bond required for installer and combined installer and pumper licenses than for pumper-only licenses. The bond is one of the protections that comes with hiring a licensed septic business.
