Individuals purchase insurance to cover losses and damages. Similarly, business entities procure insurance to protect their interests. As a contractor, you need to purchase a special type of work-related insurance known as a construction bond. Many owners require contractors to carry construction bonds that protect their projects from disruptions or financial losses that prevent completion of the project or construction according to project requirements. Here are a look at common types of construction bonds available and how they work.
The most common construction bonds include the following:
Other bonds include maintenance bonds, subdivision bonds and site improvement bonds, which may be required of contractors that specialize in maintenance work, municipal projects and renovation jobs. Consult an insurance agent that is an expert in coverage for construction work for the right plan for you.