This bond is required for anyone who needs to open, dig up, or cut into streets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This includes contractors, utility companies, or developers doing construction work that involves breaking into roadways. The City of Pittsburgh requires this bond to ensure that any damage to streets is proper…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for anyone who needs to open, dig up, or cut into streets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This includes contractors, utility companies, or developers doing construction work that involves breaking into roadways. The City of Pittsburgh requires this bond to ensure that any damage to streets is proper…
Who usually needs it
Contractors, construction companies, utility companies, and developers performing excavation or street openings in public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way for water and sewer installation, repair, connection, or replacement work in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania must obtain this bond to secure a Street Opening Permit before beginning any such work.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit 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. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…
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.
StatePABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondStreet Opening, City of Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPlain descriptionThis bond is required for anyone who needs to open, dig up, or cut into streets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This includes contractors, utility companies, or developers doing construction work that involves breaking int…Who needs this bondContractors, construction companies, utility companies, and developers performing excavation or street openings in public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way for water and sewer installation, repair, connection, or rep…
