License tenure
Under 1 yr
IA General Contractor avg: Under 1 yr
Bond
Not published by the state
Not published by the state
Trust score
20
Based on license status, bond, and profile signals
About this business
JAMES BUFFINGTON operates as a General Contractor contractor in DES MOINES, POLK County (50321) and nearby Iowa communities, with licensing on file in Iowa.
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JAMES BUFFINGTON coordinates multi-trade remodels, additions, and structural updates from permit through final inspection in DES MOINES. State classification on file: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
Iowa contractor registrations are filed with workforce development records.
IA active license C134028 with records dating to 2025 (1 year on file). Current expiration: 2026-06-18. Source agency: Iowa Division of Workforce Development.
Reach JAMES BUFFINGTON at (641) 230-2045 or jamesbuff316@gmail.com. Get three itemized bids when possible and compare line-by-line scope.
Market insights
More established than typical General Contractor pros in IA.
Compared with other General Contractor contractors in DES MOINES, this license has above-average tenure.
How this pro compares
License tenure vs state average
JAMES BUFFINGTON's license is 0.4 years above average for General Contractor contractors in IA.
License journey
- License issuedAugust 14, 2025
Under 1 yr of operating history on record
- License verifiedMay 29, 2026
License checked 28 days ago
- License expirationJune 18, 2026
Renews within the next year
License details
License #C134028
StatusActive
IssuedAugust 14, 2025
ExpiresJune 18, 2026
BondNot published by the state
CountyPOLK
StateIA
Last verifiedMay 29, 2026
License verified with Iowa Division of Workforce Development · last checked May 29, 2026. Confirm status with the state board before hiring.
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