Updated: Jun 12, 2026
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Address
Bend, OR, 97707
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Higher Ground Electric Inc
Higher Ground Electric Inc, Bend, OR (Employees: Vermillion, Christy Jo and Vermillion, James William) holds a Electrical license and 2 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.
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Higher Ground Electric Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (541) 593-5514
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Higher Ground Electric Inc Bend
Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Higher Ground Electric Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Higher Ground Electric Inc has worked on at least
25.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Home Additions |
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25 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Higher Ground Electric Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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15 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Higher Ground Electric Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
8/30 - garage and deck addition to dwl; garage with upper level deck addition to dwl - addition of garage with deck above
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
247-23-005735-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$967
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
***withdrawn****add generator panel/ev charger/relocate heat pump & disconnect dwl
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
247-25-003173-ELEC
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$215
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Online - new single family dwelling on vacant lot per plans; new single family dwelling with garage attached by covered breezeway
Valuation:
$523,043
Permit #:
247-20-004455-DWL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$21,452
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Addition generator/ev charger circuit/reconnect furnace and heat pump dwl
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
247-25-003931-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$564
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
3 circuits w/o service in garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-25-001819-ELEC
Status:
expired
Fee:
$215
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Lot 2 - addition of single car garage and workshop to dwl - single car garage and workshop addition to a single-family residence
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-23-002017-ELEC-01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New service with 2 new circuits for dwl
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
247-23-004130-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$195
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Creating laundry room in attached garage; creating laundry room in attached garage - no additional square footage
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
247-24-000697-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$223
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
12 lost lane; altering master bathroom to make room for adding new powder bathroom replacing old fixtures with new
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
247-23-005375-ELEC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$159
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
247-b25381; dwl - addition electric connection to new hot tub on deck. electrician will addition to the existing 50 amp breaker
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
247-21-008867-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$164
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
200amps 6 bc for pole structure 247-21-001935-str
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-23-003488-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$248
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Adding 3 separate additions to existing single family home. additions total to +/- 859 sq. ft. additions include enlarging existing bedrooms adding a laundry hallway adding a family room guest room and bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-19-003766-ELEC-01
Status:
final
Fee:
$315
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
South century; replace branch circuit panel. added circuit for mini split
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
247-22-006431-ELEC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$182
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing overhead service with 200amp underground service. - new subpanel and 1 altered circuit for lighting
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-21-007938-ELEC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$363
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
1 service w 5 branch circuits for garage and laundry room remodel
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
247-24-000437-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$269
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New service; install new meter base and move branch circuit panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-22-003321-ELEC
Status:
final
Fee:
$169
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of meter base with meter main panel. kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
247-22-002704-ELEC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$182
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Service change/heat pump circuit/car charging outlet/spa circuit
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
247-22-002003-ELEC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$221
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel - change location of entry. enlarge front deck enlarge back deck remodel downstairs bathroom and like for like change out in upstairs bathroom. (not changing existing footprint)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-19-000614-ELEC-01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$223
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling attached- 1714 sf w/420 sf garage and 125 sf porch townhome
Valuation:
$329,000
Permit #:
711-18-000300-DWL
Status:
final
Fee:
$85
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
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Higher Ground Electric Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 9-272C |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Higher Ground Electric Inc at the Oregon Building Codes Division.
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Verified License
| License # | 182519 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
Verify this license's status for Higher Ground Electric Inc at the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).
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Inactive License
| License # | 151566 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
- According to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | American Hallmark Insurance Co Of Texas |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Old Republic Surety Co |
| Bond Value | $20,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Saif Corporation |
365
Permits
- Building permit records show that Higher Ground Electric Inc has worked on 365 permitted projects.
Higher Ground Electric Inc Employees
VJ
Vermillion, Christy Jo
VW
Vermillion, James William
Corporate Officer