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Updated: May 18, 2026

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License #	HJ10580
Status	Active
State	Kentucky

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2016. Check the current license status of James R Atherton with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction

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Inactive License

License #	ME3677
Status	Inactive
State	Kentucky
Type	Electrician

According to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, 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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Inactive License

License #	HM02134
Status	Inactive
State	Kentucky
Type	Hvac Contractor

According to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, 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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Inactive License

License #	ME3677
Status	Inactive
State	Kentucky
Type	Electrician

According to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, 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.

Check this license's status for James R Atherton at the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction.

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Inactive License

License #	HM02134
Status	Inactive
State	Kentucky
Type	Hvac

According to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, 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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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Kentucky:

Does James R Atherton carry a valid contracting license?

Although the state of Kentucky does not require contractors to be licensed, local jurisdictions may have stricter regulations governing licensing.

James R Atherton currently holds license Hj10580, ME3677, HM02134 (Electrician, Hvac Contractor, Hvac), which was Inactive when we last checked.

Your liability risk when hiring James R Atherton

Kentucky does not require contractors to carry general liability or workers' compensation insurance. Regardless, it is advisable to hire contractors with active policies for both forms of insurance. Be sure to request a copy of the insurance certificates for your records.

Financial recourse when hiring James R Atherton

Kentucky does not require contractors to obtain a surety bond. Homeowners can file complaints with the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection department.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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