South Carolina Registered Residential Specialty Contractor Bond
This bond is required for contractors in South Carolina who specialize in specific areas of residential construction work, such as siding, roofing, or flooring installation. The state requires this $5,000 bond to protect homeowners and ensure contractors follow state laws and complete their work properly. If a contrac…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for contractors in South Carolina who specialize in specific areas of residential construction work, such as siding, roofing, or flooring installation. The state requires this $5,000 bond to protect homeowners and ensure contractors follow state laws and complete their work properly. If a contrac…
Who usually needs it
Registered Residential Specialty Contractors in South Carolina who are independent contractors contracting with licensed residential builders, general contractors, or individual property owners to perform construction work, repairs, improvements, or re-roofing using specialized trades or crafts (excluding licensed trades like HVAC, plumbing, or electrical) …
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.
StateSCBond amount$5,000ObligeeState of South CarolinaBond classLicense BondCategoryConstructionBondSouth Carolina Registered Residential Specialty Contractor BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors in South Carolina who specialize in specific areas of residential construction work, such as siding, roofing, or flooring installation. The state requires this $5,000 bond to protec…Who needs this bondRegistered Residential Specialty Contractors in South Carolina who are independent contractors contracting with licensed residential builders, general contractors, or individual property owners to perform construction w…
