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. Bad credit is still worth a call. 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 | Bad credit is welcome to apply, including bankruptcy, tax liens, and foreclosure. |
| 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.
How do I get the real number?
Call
State, bond type, amount, and deadline.
Send the basics
Name, company, phone, license number.
Get the quote
The price and the next step.
What else do people ask about pricing?
How much does a contractor bond cost?
It depends on the bond type, the required amount, your state, your credit, and underwriting. Call (916) 652‑5800 for an exact quote.
Is the bond amount the same as the price?
No. The bond amount is the size of the bond required. In California the contractor license bond amount is $25,000. What you pay is a premium, and it is a different number.
Can I get a bond with bad credit?
Yes, it is worth applying. Bankruptcy, tax liens, and foreclosure are part of the conversation. Financing is available.
Why don't you post a price?
A posted premium would be a guess about your file. We quote the file in front of us.
Do you finance the premium?
Financing is available. Ask on the call.
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