What a bond costs, and what it doesn't.
The $25,000 CSLB figure is the bond amount, not your premium.
Pacific West Bonds does not post premium prices. The California contractor license bond amount is $25,000, set by CSLB. That is the bond size, not your price. Your premium depends on bond type, required amount, state, credit, and underwriting. Call (916) 652‑5800 for an exact quote.
What does a contractor bond cost?
There is no single answer, and anyone who posts one is guessing about your file.
You pay a premium, which is not the same as the bond amount. In California the contractor license bond amount is $25,000, set by CSLB.
What changes the price of my bond?
| What we look at | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bond type | A license bond, a disciplinary bond, and a project bond are priced as different products. |
| Required amount | The size the state, board, or owner named. |
| State | California, Oregon, or Arizona. |
| Credit history | Credit history may be relevant to the bond request. |
| Underwriting | The surety's own file review. |
Why will you not quote a price online?
Because the price depends on things a web page cannot see: your bond type, your amount, your state, and your credit.