Building permits by Western Solar
| Trade | Permits | Last 12 mo | Usual filed value | vs trade | Active | Evidence | List position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar & Battery | 159 | 49 | — | — | Oct 2023 – Sep 2026 | Strong | #6 of 29 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | — | — | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | Limited | — |
| EV Charger | 1 | 1 | — | — | May 2026 – May 2026 | Limited | — |
List position: where the firm lands on the Bellingham comparison for that trade at default settings (or at a typical budget), among firms without a license problem. It's a match score from public records, not a quality rating.
Filed value is what was written on the permit, not a quote or final bill. Some jobs never need a permit.
License
- Status on the license recordActive, 14 years on record
- License numberWashington L&I #WESTES*872DD
- Class / typeElectrical contractor, General
- Check it yourselfWashington L&I contractor lookup
Complaints, lawsuits and the permit record
Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Bellingham, WA, Western Solar pulled 162 permits 2023–2026; about 98% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 2 of 115 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search Washington L&I for #WESTES*872DD (Washington L&I contractor lookup), BBB complaints for Western Solar and Whatcom County court records.
We never say whether a complaint or lawsuit exists: we do not hold those records.
Questions
- How many permits has Western Solar pulled in Bellingham, WA?162 matching permits between Oct 2023 and Sep 2026, 50 of them in the last 12 months.
- What work does Western Solar do?By permit count: Solar & Battery, Electrical, EV Charger.
- Is Western Solar licensed?Yes: Washington L&I license #WESTES*872DD (Electrical contractor, General), Active, 14 years on record. We match by name, so confirm the number on the official Washington L&I contractor lookup before signing.
- Are there complaints or lawsuits against Western Solar?Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Bellingham, WA, Western Solar pulled 162 permits 2023–2026; about 98% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 2 of 115 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search Washington L&I for #WESTES*872DD (Washington L&I contractor lookup), BBB complaints for Western Solar and Whatcom County court records.
- Are there reviews of Western Solar in Bellingham, WA?We do not collect reviews. What we hold is the public permit record: Western Solar pulled 162 permits in Bellingham, WA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026, about 98% finished. Washington L&I license #WESTES*872DD: Active. For reviews, see the firm’s BBB profile or Google listing, and check them against this record.
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