Construction Contractor Surety Bond

Any person or business entity that is engaged for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property, including roofing, siding, and general construction. Required when: Application for or renewal of a construction contractor license. Exemptions: Handymen, gutter cleaners, and pressure w…

Bond amount"The bond amount is determined by the license endorsement: Residential General …
State or jurisdictionOregon
ObligeeOregon Construction Contractors Board

Essential point: Pin down whether this is your bond, then start the application. Ava can confirm the right state and license type if you are not sure.

Amounts can vary

Selected requirement: "The bond amount is determined by the license endorsement: Residential General …. Other available requirements: "The bond amount is determined by the license endorsement: Residential General ($25,000), Residential Specialty ($20,000), Residential Limited ($15,000), Commercial General Level 1 ($80,000), Commercial General Level 2 ($25,000), Commercia…. Exact options still depend on the obligee, state, and underwriting.

Overview

What it is.

Any person or business entity that is engaged for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property, including roofing, siding, and general construction. Required when: Application for or renewal of a construction contractor license. Exemptions: Handymen, gutter cleaners, and pressure w…

Who usually needs it

Any person or business entity that is engaged for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property, including roofing, siding, and general construction.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Performance bonds guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract terms. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium). • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Performance bonds are typically required for public construction projects and many private projects. Bond amounts are usually 100% of the contract value. Rates may be higher when risk factors a…

Your quote determines the actual premium.

Typical timeframe

Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days

Timing can change when underwriting needs more information.
Application details

How it works.

  1. Start the application

    Confirm the bond and provide applicant and business details.

  2. Review the quote

    See the terms and premium before deciding to continue.

  3. Pay and sign

    Complete the required payment and signatures.

  4. Receive the bond

    Get the issued bond and filing or delivery instructions.

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Next step

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