City and County of Denver, Colorado - Excavation Contractor License Bond
This bond is required for contractors who perform excavation work within Denver city and county limits. If you dig, trench, or move earth as part of your contracting business in Denver, you need this bond before getting your license. It protects the city and property owners if you damage underground utilities, fail to…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for contractors who perform excavation work within Denver city and county limits. If you dig, trench, or move earth as part of your contracting business in Denver, you need this bond before getting your license. It protects the city and property owners if you damage underground utilities, fail to…
Who usually needs it
Excavation contractors performing excavation work in the public right-of-way, streets, alleys, or other public property within the City and County of Denver, Colorado must obtain this $50,000 bond. This applies to businesses or individuals engaged in digging, trenching, earth removal, or excavation on public property who are seeking or renewing a license un…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateCOBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity and County of Denver, ColoradoBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondCity and County of Denver, Colorado - Excavation Contractor License BondPlain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors who perform excavation work within Denver city and county limits. If you dig, trench, or move earth as part of your contracting business in Denver, you need this bond before getting…Who needs this bondExcavation contractors performing excavation work in the public right-of-way, streets, alleys, or other public property within the City and County of Denver, Colorado must obtain this $50,000 bond. This applies to busin…
