Updated: Jun 30, 2026
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La Grande, OR, 97850
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James Challis Construction Inc
For over two decades, James Challis Construction Inc has completed residential building and remodeling projects throughout Oregon. With 24 years in the construction industry, the company focuses on new home construction and home renovation services. Past projects include home additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and exterior upgrades. James Challis Construction Inc serves homeowners seeking both ground-up custom builds and updates to existing properties. The company manages all phases of residential construction, from initial planning through project completion. Clients value James Challis Construction Inc for its experience navigating local building requirements and for delivering functional spaces tailored to household needs. The firm draws on extensive trade expertise developed over years of ongoing work in Oregon’s residential sector.
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Phone Number: (541) 786-0353
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James Challis Construction Inc
Quality
103
90th percentile
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James Challis Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James Challis Construction Inc has worked on at least
7.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James Challis Construction Inc mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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Building Permits by James Challis Construction Inc
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*eplans* foundation for alliance storage building b (formally submitted as building a; address notification placed buildings in letter order) james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$216,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00049
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,546
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* alliance storage building b shell james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 expiration date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$973,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00506
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71,271
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* foundation for alliance storage building a (formally submitted as building b; address notification placed buildings in letter order) james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$74,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00050
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,727
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building application - 1 & 2 family
2023-04-14
*eplans* 2020 sf caretaker residence with integrated office for storage facility operations. james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 expiration date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00025
Status:
complete
Fee:
$26,486
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* site utilities permit for office/caretaker residence and storage buildings a b and c james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 expiration date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$405,208
Permit #:
BLD21-00073
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,170
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* building g (formerly building 6.)
Valuation:
$504,000
Permit #:
BLD23-00449
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,549
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* new storage building (bldg. 4) with bathrooms
Valuation:
$652,300
Permit #:
BLD23-00446
Status:
complete
Fee:
$53,141
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* alliance storage building a shell
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00505
Status:
complete
Fee:
$40,279
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* foundations for alliance storage building c. james challis construction inc license no. : 170507 date: 6/1/2022
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00048
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,395
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* new storage building building e (formerly building 5)
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
BLD23-00447
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,278
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* building f (formerly building 5a.)
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
BLD23-00448
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,403
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* alliance storage building c shell
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00507
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,903
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
6000 sq ft building 2000 sq ft lean to 390 sq ft office area 570 sq ft restroom
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
489-22-001037-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,140
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Grandstand bleachers behind imbler high school
Valuation:
$118,000
Permit #:
489-25-000771-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,608
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
*eplans* public street and utility construction and site prep for south phase storage buildings and office contractor tbd
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EXC20-00069
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,243
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
New residence 3365 single family dwelling living 967 single family dwelling garage 810 single family dwelling decks/porches
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
124-20-000447-STR
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,304
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of (5) mini-storage buildings (a-e) the bldgs vary in size and area. all proposed buildings are of steel construction slab-on-grade with concrete foundations. building a is a 8, 800(40 x 220) sq ft 44 unit building. building b is a 8, 400(40 x 210) sq ft 42 unit building. building c is a 5, 200(20 x 260) sq ft 26 unit building. building d is a 1, 100(10 x 110) sq ft 11 un... see more
Valuation:
$2,346,500
Permit #:
541-18-001070-STR
Status:
final
Fee:
$22,840
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
1280 sq ft storage building addition for golf cart storage
Valuation:
$64,000
Permit #:
489-23-000299-STR
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,423
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
23, 000sf steel building for manufacturing
Valuation:
$575,000
Permit #:
489-20-000343-STR
Status:
final
Fee:
$14,380
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Fire sprinkler deferred submittal for alliance storage office building bld21-00025
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
DFS22-00140
Status:
complete
Fee:
$372
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 170507 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | RCE-57853 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 162056 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
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Inactive License
| License # | JAMESCC900J9 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietor |
- According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, 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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103
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Developers Surety And Indemnity Company |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | 27 Contractors Bonding Ins Co |
| Bond Value | $20,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Saif Corp |
61
Permits
- Building permit records show that James Challis Construction Inc has worked on 61 permitted projects.
James Challis Construction Inc Employees
CR
Challis, James Robert
Corporate Officer
JC
James Challis
President